An undiscovered treasure of the Loire Valley region, the Vouvray wine appellation will be showcased as an integral part of the Aspen Food & Wine Classic, held June 16th– 18th. With 31 wines presented at tasting sessions aimed both at trade professionals and consumers alike, as well as spotlight events such as the Aspen Asada Cookout at the Top of The Mountain, Vouvray promises to be a distinctive presence at this key industry event.
Aspen, Colorado, June 6th, 2023 – As part of their ongoing brand campaign, a contingent from the Vouvray AOC is exhibiting at the Aspen Food & Wine Classic, an annual festival for industry professionals and wine enthusiasts. With 31 wines from 15 vineyards, the delegation will provide an excellent snapshot of the appellation, notable for using exclusively chenin blanc grapes. This single grape variety allows Vouvray winegrowers to produce a full range of wine styles : dry, semi-dry and sweet still wines, and sparkling wines, ever popular with American consumers.
The Classic is the ideal event to highlight this unique diversity, particularly through the tasting events organized throughout the weekend. Vouvray wines will have 6 tables for both the consumer-focused Grand Tasting sessions and during the trade-exclusive tastings, held every day of the event. The 31 wines available include 12 sparkling, 12 dry, 6 semi-dry and one sweet (dessert) wine.
“The tastings are a great opportunity to showcase the unique qualities of the Vouvray terroir and the skill of our winemakers”, says Alain Le Capitaine, President of the Vouvray AOC association. “By exhibiting at the Aspen Food & Wine Classic, we intend to emphasize the versatility of our appellation: from a celebratory glass of sparkling to a pre-dinner drink, to an expert dinner paring, to a digestif … Sparkling Vouvrays can even be used in cocktails! These wines can be enjoyed on many different occasions, making them the perfect fit for the US market”.
The winegrowers presenting at this year’s Classic include:
- Château De Moncontour
- Château De Valmer
- Domaine Paris
- Domaine Damien Pinon
- Domaine Des Aubuisieres
- Domaine D’Orfeuilles
- Domaine Du Petit Coteau
- Domaine Le Capitaine
- Domaine Sebastien Brunet
- Domaine Vigneau Chevreau
- Domaine Vincent Creme
- Florian Le Capitaine
- Maison Darragon
- Vignoble Alain Robert
- Vignoble Brisebarre
For the complete Aspen Food & Wine Classic tasting schedule, click here.
Exclusive Wine Sponsorship at the Aspen Asada Cookout at the Top of The Mountain
In addition to the tastings, Vouvray AOC is the official wine sponsor of the Aspen Asada Cookout at the Top of the Mountain. This emblematic closing event will feature Mexican-inspired dishes expertly crafted by chefs Claudette Zepeda and Bricia Lopez, beautifully complimented by a signature cocktail based around sparkling Vouvray and additional Vouvray wines to pair with the cookout dishes.
About the Vouvray AOC
The Vouvray AOC is an association of winegrowers of the Vouvray AOC wine region in the Loire Valley. Founded in 1906, the Vouvray AOC works to defend and promote Vouvray wines through various campaigns, trade shows, and outreach.
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