Partnership A delegation from the Ukrainian wine trade association was received on Tuesday at the Cité du vin de Bordeaux
Volodymyr Kucherenko, general manager of Ukrvinprom and director of the Ukrainian Wine Institute. — Cité du Vin /XTU architects
- A delegation from the Ukrainian wine industry was received on Tuesday at the Cité du vin.
- An endowment of 500 bottles of Ukrainian wine was brought to the Cité du Vin to promote the vintages of this country at war.
- A mark of support for the sector in the difficult context and while the work in the vineyard continue under the bombardments.
Some 500 bottles of Ukrainian wines arrived at the City of wine, which welcomed a delegation from the interprofession of this country at war, this Tuesday. “It”s incredible with the current times that all these wines have been able to cross all borders and arrive here,” said Florence Maffrand, head of wine partnerships and international sponsorship for the foundation of the City some wine. A strong show of support as the conflict with Russia wreaks havoc in the country, since February 24, 2022.
Hope to replant after the war
“Of course it’s very dangerous to be in the vineyards under the continuing shelling but we continue our work, says Volodymyr Kucherenko, director general of Ukrvinprom,’ Interprofession of the Ukrainian wine sector and director of the Ukrainian Wine Institute. Many vineyards are destroyed and many are degraded, war is a horrible thing.” Today, 39,100 hectares of vines are located in territories controlled by Ukraine, compared to 45,000 in Ukraine. 48,000 hectares before the conflict. “I hope that after the war we will be able to replant the vines damaged by the bombardments,” adds Volodymyr Kucherenko.
Read Also
- What Rafael Nadal said about Diego Schwartzman after falling at the Masters 1000 in Rome Sep 20, 2020
- Rumor: Creators of Dark Souls are working on an exclusive game for PS5 | EarthGamer Aug 11, 2021
- Durigon resigns after meeting with Salvini: “I take a step to the side, but I’m not a fascist” Aug 27, 2021
- The controversial promise of a Real Madrid player if he wins the Champions League and the counterattack of his Argentine wife May 26, 2022
- VinciCasa extraction today Saturday 18 September 2021: winning numbers Sep 18, 2021
- Results and classifications Vuelta: Jakobsen leads points classification, Eiking in red jersey | Vuelta Ciclista a Espana Aug 29, 2021
- Tottenham fans buzz after hearing Sasa Kalajdzic rumor – EzAnime.net Apr 15, 2021
While the port of Odessa was an important export point for the sector, it tries to adapt and resist as much as possible. There are “other paths”, assures Volodymyr Kucherenko who stresses that the war “will pass”. With this partnership, it is also a question for the interprofession of remaining visible. “The French but also the tourists from all over the world who come to the City will be able to see that Ukraine is not only a country at war but also a producer of very good wine, this will be an opportunity to learn more about its culture.”
“”We received a very nice endowment from Ukraine and we will schedule the tastings over time, sometimes at the belvedere, sometimes in part of our cultural programming, explains Florence Maffrand. There is great diversity; of wines, even if it’s mostly of reds. Tastings will highlight specific grape varieties and other international ones.”
La Cité’s team of sommeliers wine has been briefed on the Ukrainian domains and the director of Ukrvinprom assures him, the 21 best wines of his country are at hand. discover in the Bordeaux setting. He hopes to raise his glass soon. the victory of his country.