To mark the new-age arrival of Indian wine, the evening would display some of the finest Indian wine brands. The diplomats from the embassies and the wine- consuming countries, trade representatives, policy-makers, members from hospitality industry, representatives from international & domestic media and senior officials from the government would be tasting Indian wine during the event.
“Indian wine industry is a little over four-decade-old and is still in its nascent stage. However, it has started making its presence felt. There are approximately 90 number of wine industries mostly located around Pune-Nashik belt and Bangalore. While the domestic industry is growing and sprawling its growth, the exports are also steadily picking up and are expected to touch approximately 25 crore during the year 2011-12. The wine industry may register higher growth and enrich a level of 100 crore within couple of years given aggressive marketing,” said Asit Tripathy, chairman, APEDA.
“About 10 leading wineries will be showcasing their quality products and will also carry the tasting campaign to the invitees-dignitaries. Renowned sommelier Magandeep will expound on the nuances of the wine during sampling. Minister of commerce, industry & textiles, Government of India, Anand Sharma, has consented to be the chief guest of this event,” added Tripathy.
“Indian wines are becoming popular overseas and beginning to make appearance at several international food shows at Washington D.C., France, Germany, the UK, and Tokyo. Presently the major importing countries of Indian wines include Malaysia, Japan, the UAE, Bhutan, Germany, USA, the UK, Sri Lanka, Maldives and New Zealand,” he pointed out.
