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In 2010, IVSO (Interprofession des Vins du Sud Ouest), the Interprofession responsible for marketing South West French wines, has formed an exclusive partnership in the UK with The Wine Gang to help UK professionals discover (or perhaps rediscover) the rich and unique ranges of wines from the region. A main part of this partnership focuses on the LIWF.
Discover the personalities of the South West France wines which feature in two free-tasting areas and five seminars.
The Wine Gang Selection
In March this year, Tim Atkin MW, Tom Cannavan, Anthony Rose, Joanna Simon and Olly Smith spent three days in the region tasting a selection of wines to select their favourite South West France personalities. The 36 wines on this table represent the wines that the Gang feel best demonstrate the quality and diversity of this wine-rich region.
The Discovery Table
This area of the stand will focus each day on four different key appellations or denominations from the South West. It will offer the unique opportunity to discover an extensive and representative selection of wines from a specific denominations and the ideal place to hunt for a little known gem with a huge personality waiting to be unearthed.
The stand will also feature a series of five seminars, each presented by a different member of, and each focusing on a different aspect of this diverse region.
Indigenous red grape varieties - Joanna Simon
Tuesday 18 May, 11.30am
South West wine is good for your heart - Anthony Rose
Tuesday 18 May, 2.00pm
From aperitif to dessert - Olly Smith
Wednesday 19 May, 11.30am
A selection for the wine list - Tom Cannavan
Wednesday 19 May, 3.00pm
Whites of the South West - Tim Atkin
Thursday 20 May, 11.30am
Last but not least the stand will host three producers Cave de Crouseilles-Madiran, Producteurs Plaimont and Vinovalie, each renowned for their large, qualitative and innovative range of South West France wines at all price points.
Appellations and denominations showcased on the stand: Comté Tolosan, Cahors, Côtes de Gascogne, Fronton, Gaillac, Irouléguy, Jurançon, Madiran, Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh, Saint Mont.
Facts and Figures:
• Overall size: 50,000 ha
• Overall exports: 10%-20%
• Overall average production: 3.4 million hl
• 39 denominations in 15 different winemaking regions
• 5,000 wine makers
• Sales potential of 450 millions bottles
• Production 2009:
- Total 3.4 millions hl produce incl. Whites:1.8 million / Reds and rosés: 1.6 million
- 30 % PDO, 45% PGI, 25% without GI.
• 18 PDO: Gaillac (average harvest 172 000 hl), Cahors (average harvest 154 000 hl), Fronton (average harvest 81 000 hl), Saint-Mont (average harvest 63 000 hl), Madiran (average harvest 52 500 hl), Jurançon, Tursan, Coteaux du Quercy, Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh, Brulhois, Irouleguy, Marcillac, Saint-Sardos Côtes de Millau, Lavilledieu, Estaing, Entraygues et Fel, Floc de Gascogne
• 21 PGI (Vins de Pays): Côtes de Gascogne (average harvest 984 000 hl), Côtes du Tarn (average harvest 200 000 hl), Comté Tolosan (average harvest 98 000 hl), Agenais, Ariège, Aveyron, Bigorre, Coteaux de Glanes, Coteaux et Terrasses de Montauban, Côtes du Condomois, Gers, Haute Garonne, Hautes Pyrénées, Landes, Lot, Lot et Garonne, Pyrénées Atlantiques, Tarn, Tarn et Garonne, Terroir Landais, Thézac-Perricard.
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