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October 2006 - Posts
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Nasik Region(Maharastra State): Biggest wine producing region in India. This region includes Pune, Nasik and Ahmed Nagar. It is above 800 meter sea level. Several top wineries are located in this area including Chateau Indage and Sula Wines.
Sangali Region (Maharastra State): This region includes Solapur, Sangali, Satara and Latur. It is above 800 meter sea level.
Bangalre Region (Karnataka State): Nandi Hills located about around 45 kilometer North of Bangalore City. Grover Vineyards is located in Nandi Hills.It is above 800 meter sea level.
Himatchal Region: It is located at Northern India. It is upcoming state for the wine production. Temperature varies from 20 C to 40 C. Unique Climate of this region attacts the wine make to produce delicate wine grapes.
Climate –
It is the summation of weather conditions throughout the year.
Factors : i) Temperature
ii) Solar radiation, sunshine hours
iii) Rainfall, Relative humidity
iv) Wind, Evaporation etc.
Vitis vinifera grape varieties grow under wide range of climatic conditions.
i) Temperature : Diurnal variation with cool nights (15-18o C) and warm days (28-32oC) is essential for successful wine grape production .Degree days that are available during September to March 2200-2750 (Nashik), 2750-3000 (Pune, Narayangaon) 3000-4000 (Sangli, Solapur) normally influences which wine variety to grow and the type of wine to produce. Table wine grapes are grown at 2200-2750 degree days. Dry table wines require mild ripening period with average temperatures of 22-28oC and low diurnal variations. Growing season length should be sufficiently long to mature moderate to heavy crops of grapes. In areas where there is sudden temperature drop and onset of wet weather, there are ripening problems and crop losses. Each variety requires certain heat summation to bring its fruit from full bloom to maturity or a given brix reading. Cool, mild temperatures increase the production of acid (malic and tartaric )in the berries, increase the sugar acid balance and enhances the colour in the red varieties. By contrast hot conditions during ripening period increases the sugar level, hastens maturity, lowers the acid level of grapes and inhibits pigment formation in red varieties. The organic constituents of wine such as alcohol, acids, esters, colour, tannins and aldehydes do have direct bearing on the bouquet, taste and other qualities of individual wines. The level and balance of these constituents in the musts and wines in turn are largely determined by climate (heat summation). High temperatures cause yield loss due to poor fruit set, moisture stress and reduces the rate of photosynthesis. Optimum temperature for photosynthesis 25-30o C and declines rapidly above and falling to zero at 45-50oC and also decreases rapidly below 15oC.
ii) Solar Radiation : Optimum light intensity for photosynthesis varies between 700-1100 micro molar units (30,000-50,000 lux) depending upon the location, topography, variety and training systems.
Both light intensity and temperature are involved in the formation of fruitful buds during May-August. The number of bunch primordia increase with higher light intensity and the fruitfulness of new buds depends on the daily duration of high light intensity falling on the bud itself rather than on whole plant.
High light intensity with high temperature(>36oC) are not conducive for berry colour development, whereas with moderate temperature (28-32o C) and high light intensity there will be good colour development between veraison and ripening.
iii) Rain fall & relative humidity: Generally for economical wine production a reasonable rainfall amount of 55-65 cm annually is desirable between June- October for recharging the subsoil with moisture.
For maximum yield, vines need at least 75 cm water with good distribution throughout fruiting season. Avoid water stress during flowering and early berry growth period till veraison, whereas slight moisture stress during veraison to ripening enhances the quality of berries.
iv) Evaporation : Evaporation is based on various climatic factors such as temperature, day length, wind, vapour pressure and solar radiation which affects plant growth. The actual and potential evapotranspiration is based on the amount of available water in the root zone and the evaporative power of the air.
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 Growing up in a family where one of the principle businesses was producing wine, it’s a topic that always stayed close to my heart. My years of experience in this field have made me passionate about the most hygienic beverage that I feel must reach all alcoholic beverage consumers in India. When we started this business “Wine” was not much spoken of but with our sheer dedication and a positive goal in mind, we have been able to distribute our wines all over India and export wines to all five continents. One of my great achievements being in this business was to place India on to the World Wine Map and winning 32 international wine awards, from IWSC, Decanter, Indy International Wine Challenge, Wine Style Asia Award and the latest one from “Florida International Wine Challenge” U.S.A.
As a Managing Director heading the wine division of the Indage Group, shouldering the responsibility was something that I learnt while growing up, ensuring every single area of wine production is handled very carefully & not only aiming, but achieving 100% growth every year.
As a leader in wine industry in India we are taking the lead to educate other wineries that have set up recently on quality wine production. We are also bringing in more awareness amongst the farmers to grow classic grape varietal of Vitis Vinifera family with a family of more then 2000 contract growers. We have also further backward integrated in the group with the first and only JV Nursery in vine plants with Intac, France.
View about Indian Winery Industry: With the current industry growth rate of more than 30 % every year, we are expect to see this growth rising further for the next two decades as wine becomes main stay amongst Indian consumers. This is a very positive sign for the wine industry as more and more consumers are getting into drinking wine which is proven to be good for health. The Maharashtra state government has taken a very positive and long term views to the promotion of its wine industry from early as 2001 with zero excise fees, negligible licence cost and no red tape for the wine business the stance to increase special excise duty on imported wines is merely protecting the state from becoming a dumping ground form global wineries. Other states have already begun to recognize the tremendous value addition provided by wine as a fruit processed product and Himachal, Punjab, Goa, Assam and UP are already forming wine policies that will encourage production & consumption.
India deserve Wine: With our tropical climate, we have the weather condition and the soil that support us. Our vineyards are situated 800 meters above the sea level where they are stressed to support their growing cycle which provides that interesting difference reflected in the character of our wines. Our soil structure is ideally suited for classic grape varietal such as chardonnay, sauvignon blanc, merlot, cabernet sauvignon etc. After all, India has a history of growing grapes and has been making wine for more than 2200 years.
I am of a firm opinion that India definitely not only deserves Wine but has begun to excel in wine appreciation.
Chateau Indage future Vision: Our vision is to see more and more people consume “Wine” thus increasing per capita consumption from 10ml to 10 litres; this would result in more awareness and benefits of drinking wine eventually leading a way to being more passionate about it. Our Company Vision is to continue producing quality wine and reach out to all segments and make our presence globally.
We strive hard to bring in more awareness amongst our consumers to choose and differentiate wine and its style, this is presently done through our workshop educating hotel staff, sales & marketing, Retail outlet & conducting Tasting sessions for consumers.
My Favorite Wines: I could loose my count at 100, but I will name some of my favourite. I generally prefer red over white because I enjoy more medium to full bodied wine. Amongst all our wines we produce my favourite is Chantilli Merlot 2004, this merlot is round and opulent with intense aromas of cherry fruit backed by a warm alcohol structure. The tannins are soft and silky that becomes more expressive with hints of blackcurrant and black pepper at the finish.
Some of the other wines from around the world that I enjoy;
J. Moreau & fils Chablis (France)
The Chablis Moreau is specially selected in each vintage from the best wines of the Chablis appellation. It offers all you would expect from a typically Chablis gold, green colour, fresh chardonnay bouquet, subtle and elegant on the palate, with crisp acidity to maintain perfect balance.
Clos de L’Oratoire, Château neuf- Du- Pape (France)
Small yields and lots of sunshine make Châteauneuf-du-pape a big wine, this full, generous wine, with intense colour and a bouquet of spice and fruit is rich on the palate with red –fruit flavours and a lasting finish.
Les Tourelles de Longueville Pauillac (France)
This wine is made from hand picked grapes from the magnificent Terroir of chateau Pichon Longueville, Pauillac Grand Cru Classe. The result of a rigorous selection, aged in French oak barrels, this harmonious blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc has great finesse with silky tannins, complex black and red fruit and fine elegant tannic structure.
A rich garnet hue, deep when young, warm brick red when mature, second a deep slightly earthy and complex flavours with a characteristic upturned finish, tannic and slightly bitter.
Billecart-Salmon brut reserve (France)
Chateau Margaux, France
Romanee Conti (Burgundy),
Opus One, California
Caymus Special Select, Cabernet California.
Penfold Grange, Australia
Cake bread cabernet, California.
Chateau Petrus, France
Chateau Latour.France
Amuse Bouche, California.
Mersault (France).
Louis Jadot, Pouilly Fuisse.
Pol Roger, Cuvee Churhill
And the list could go on and on …………………….Cheers!!!
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Abhay Kewadkar is the respected and recognized as a first Indian Wine maker for the commercial winery after the Indian Independence. After passing out B-Tech in Chemical Engineering in 1982 from Laxmi Narayanan Institute, Nagpur, Maharashtra state, he falls in love with wine making, he joined Chateau Indage Limited in 1984 after having introduced with Chateau Indage Managing director Mr. Deshmukh. He quickly learned the Sparkling wine making process. At one point he impressed the management by identifying five different blends of sparkling wines out of 200 bottles in a blind tasting. Mr. Rafael Brisbois from Champagne Piper Heidesiek winery admired his work and with in two months he has been sent to Champagne Piper Heidesiek winery, France for further study in wine making process.
After Piper Hidesieck ended Technical Collaboration (1988) with Chateau Indage, Mr. Abhay continued as a Wine Maker for them from 1988 – 1990 as a Chief Wine maker but still making Sparkling wines. Chateau Indage decided to make only sparkling wines at that time.
In 1990 Grover approached him to join for their Bangalore unit; he joined Grover Vineyards to expand the knowledge of still wine making. In 1990 Grover has just planted 3 acres of French Grapes at Nandi Hills near Bangalore but without winery, license and marketing team. In his 16 years of venture with Grover from1990 to 2006, he created the vineyards virtually from the scratch, now Grover has 300 acres of vineyards, with full fledged winery and create complete marketing and distribution channel for them. Now Grover sells their wine for advance compared to any other winery in India. They make now 1 million bottles of Export quality Premium wines only. They sell 18% of their wines sales to France and also in other European countries and USA. He gained such an experience that he can convince the quality of the wine to anyone. Even he goes to market, given them wine tasting training and educate them.
New Challenge with UB Group: He feels, the current market of 8 million cases of Indian Winery industry has tremendous potential growth (Compared to 125 million cases of liquor and 100 million cases of beer). He felt that he wanted to get more serious, bigger and internationally exposure. He decided to join UB Group after getting invitation from Mr. Vijay Rekhi and also having meeting with Vijay Mallaya in France. He is now Senior Vice President and his role is Head of Winery Division and Cheif Wine Maker.
UB’s wine venture is big bang approach. UB is starting separate winery division called UNITED VINTERS LTD. UB purchased Bouvet Ladubay winery from saumur in loire valley, France (15 Million Euro) Bouvet Ladubay is producing 3 million bottles of Sparkling Wines. The specialty of Trisor sparkling wine is fermented in Oak Barrel before going to 2nd fermentation in the bottle. UB is also opening a very big vineyard in Baramathi near Pune capacity to produce 5 million bottles, this new vineyard mostly will play major role with in 3 to 5 years from now, and initially it will introduce common wine varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon Blanc. Some of them will be Oak Barrel toasted Reserve varieties.
Also UB is in the process (fairly in advance stage) of buying vineyards in USA, South Africa and Australia. UB has already 60% of the alcohol market share in India. With already established distribution and marketing channel, UB is going to import several wine varieties of wine from aboard to cover wide range of market segment (including expensive boutique segment) and also planning to market deep in to the smaller cities. The existing wine companies are now concentrating only big cities like Delhi, Goa, Mumbai and Bangalore. UB is looking to play major role in India as well as internationally in the wine market.
The bouvet, Trisor White and Red sparkling wine will be available in all the Major cities in India from November 3rd week 2006.
Abhay’s future planning:
Educate the consumer to choose and differentiate appropriate wines, wine style, create wider consumer bases, good quality wines with a reasonable price to the customer. He believes offering good quality wines will produce good consumer base and market also. Buying power of young generation in India is very high. If you offer them good wine for the reasonable price then the market will be very successful.
He believes UB entrance in the wine market will give good pressure to other vineyards in India to improve in quality and marketing skills. Wineries do not have any marketing skill then they have to depend on the other companies to market their products. He does not believe other vineyards will have serious problem because they are not going to fight for the same pie. Every vineyard in India will have the own market segment. We have lots of room to improve. Indian wine consumption is improving very fast and it will never come down. Currently the consumption of the wine is very low and even small change in the % will give very big market potential.
Abhay’s vision is also planning to develop and introduce new varieties of wines in India in the future like growing pinot noir grape variety in Himachal Pradesh state.
He would like to see Indian government should allow advertising in the media for the wine. Also all the state government should follow like Maharashtra to reduce the excise duty. Currently Maharashtra state government classified the wine industry as Agro Based Industry and no excise duty for Domestic wineries in that state. He feels 75% of Indian population lives in Villages and these kind of Government support will he helpful to formers due to they are depending directly or indirectly on the agricultural industry
Abhey’s favorite Indian Wines: Grover’s La Reserve is blend of 80% Cabernet 20% Shiraz, French oak barrel toasted. Complex, Vanilla aroma, fruit of the wine perfectly harmonized the hint of spice adding to this complexity, on the palate good concentration supple tannin with integrated oak tannin. Ideal food Tandoori Lamb (Rag) Lamb chops with light pepper sauce.
Sula’s Dindori Shiraz is very bold, very strong fruit and strong oak. This American oak toasted big bodied wine, good concentration of tannin, though it is not as supple as La Reserve, very bold wine, enjoys this wine with spice cuisine with mutton Raan josh. Spice Kerala chicken or meat prepares, steaks with pepper sauce.
Omar Khayyam sparkling wine of Chateau Indage, fruity, balanced acidity of wine refreshing and firm. Quit supple on the palate. Enjoy as welcome drink for an aperitif.
Sauvignon Blanc of Grover and Sula: Very strong varietals on the nose, Grover is as strong as nose but goes on the palate acidity is goes very well, strong lingering sensation in his mouth. Some times Sula has inconsistency.
Favorite Foreign Wines: He likes strong red and tannic wines from France. Among them Haut Brion . Pinot noir, Opus one from California. Howling Wolves Chardonnay and Grenache Australia, (not expensive in India, around Rs. 1500 per bottle), Pommerol(Broadax) Merlot. Michel Rolland (35 euro) bon Pasteur merlot. White pouilly fume Sauvignon Blanc, La Doucette (25 eruo) Sauvignon Blanc. Penfolds Chardonnay (Australia), Burgundy’s Chablis, Cambria (appellation) Viognier wines. Ice wines. Grande Dame champagne.
Congrats! best wishes for you new venture at UB. Abhay Kewadkar is the Person to watch for incase he decides to have his own Vineyard.
Venki
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UB’s wine venture is big bang approach. UB is starting separate winery division called UNITED VINTERS LTD. UB purchased Bauvet Ladubay winery from Saunur loire, France (15 Million Euro) Bauvet Ladubay is producing 3 million bottles of Sparkling Wines. The specialty of Trisor sparkling wine is fermented in Oak Barrel before going to 2nd fermentation in the bottle. UB is also opening a very big vineyard in Baramathi near Pune capacity to produce 5 million bottles, this new vineyard mostly will play major role with in 3 to 5 years from now, and initially it will introduce common wine varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon Blanc. Some of them will be Oak Barrel toasted Reserve varieties.
Also UB is in the process (fairly in advance stage) of buying vineyards in USA, South Africa and Australia. UB has already 60% of the alcohol market share in India. With already established distribution and marketing channel, UB is going to import several wine varieties of wine from aboard to cover wide range of market segment (including expensive boutique segment) and also planning to market deep in to the smaller cities. The existing wine companies are now concentrating only big cities like Delhi, Goa, Mumbai and Bangalore. UB is looking to play major role in India as well as internationally in the wine market.
The Trisor White and Red sparkling wine will be available in all the Major cities in India from November 1st 2006.
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MUMBAI: You will soon be able to walk into a supermarket and walk out with a bottle of wine. The Maharashtra government has finally given the go-ahead to retailers to sell wine, a move that is expected to provide amajor boost to the fledgling retail industry.
Confirming the news, a government source said a formal notification to this effect was issued by the state excise department last week. Retailers have for long clamoured for wine to be treated as different from other alcoholic beverages due to its comparatively lower alcohol content and health benefits, if consumed in moderation.
In fact,NCP chief andUnion agriculture minister Sharad Pawar recently created a stir when he argued in favour of wine being sold alongside soft drinks and other food products.
According to sources, the state government has extended existing legislation to enable supermarkets andmodern format retailers to sell wine. The legislation— E2 licence—allows retail outlets to sell beer if they have the requisite beer permit.
Source: Times News Network for more details.
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List of Wine Importers in India
Dhall Foods & Beverages Pvt Ltd
F-90/32, Okhla Ind. Area Phase-1, New Delhi - 110 020
Phone: 26464254 / Fax 26482489/
Email: vikramdhall@dhallgroup.net
ACE BEVERAGEZ PVT. LTD
Attn: Mr. Debjit Dasgupta
S-23, Okhala Industrial Area, Phase-2, New Delhi-110 020,.India
Tel:(91-11) 5563 4188, 98111 70188
Email: debjit@acebeveragez.com
Hema Connoisseur Collections (P) Limited,
Attn: Mr. Amit Agarwal
D-180 (First Floor) Savitri Nagar
Near Malviya Nagar
New Delhi 110 017
Tel : +91.11.26012502, +91.11.32002500
Fax : +91.11.26012501
E-mail :- info@hema.in
Web: www.hema.in
MOHAN BROTHERS (P) LTD,
2nd Floor, Plaza Building, Connaught Place, New Delhi - 110001
Tel: (91-11) 2332 2404, 98102 30212
Fax: (91-11)2332 7673
Email: delhi@mbpl.net
RHINE & RAAVI AGRO LTD
293 UGF West End Marg, Behind Keharsing Estate, Saidullahjab, New Delhi-110030
Tel;(91-11) 2953 1982 Ð83, (M)98106 03333
Fax:(91-11) 2953 1984
Email: sg@rhineandraavi.com
Web:www.rragro.com
DIPLOMAT STORES
B-90, Hill View Aptt., Vasant Vihar, Opp. Vasant Continental Hotel, New Delhi
Tel: (91-11)2615 1116 Ð 9, 2614 6638 Fax: (91-11) 2615 1120
Email: diplomatimpex@rediffmail.com
BRINDCO LIMITED,
Attn: Mr. Aman Dhall
S-53, Okhala Industrial Area, Phase ÐII, New Delhi- 110 020
Tel: (91-11) 2 638 3261 , 2 638 9351
Fax: (91-11)2 638 6618, 5161 2499, 2 638 5294
Email: amandhall@brindco.com
Web Site: www.brindco.com
GLOBAL TAX FREE TRADERS INC,
87-Sainik Farms,Central Avenue,Khanpur, New Delhi-62
Tel: (91-11)2 955 1375, 55679222, 556 79 333, 2955 1039
Fax: (91-11) 2955 1683, 2955 2574
Email: mukul_mehra@hotmail.com
SOVEREIGN IMPEX (P) LTD.
Attn: Mr. Naresh V. Uttamchandani - Director
C-15, Safdarjung Development Area, Community Centre, New Delhi-16
Tel:(91-11)51657017,51657018
Fax:(91-11) 51657019
Email: nvu67@hotmail.com
TTNG TRADING PVT. LTD.
Thapar House, 124-Janpath, New Delhi-01, India
Tel: (91-11) 2336 1396, 2334 9030
Fax:(91-11) 2334 9029
Email: great_vintages@rediffmail.com
GLOBAL INTERNATIONAL
105, Taj Apartments, Factory Road,
Ring Road,
New Delhi, India
Phone: 91 11 2332503 R R INTERNATIONAL
B-90/1, GK -1,
New Delhi, India
Phone: 91 11 26431058
MUMBAI
BRAND WAGON
71, Oshiwara Industrial Estate,
New Link Road, Goregaon West,
Mumbai - 400104
Tel: +91 22 5504 2200
Tel fax: +91 22 5504 2211
E-mail: brandwagon@gmail.com
KIARA WINES
B J Patel Road,
Malad East, Mumbai 400064
India
Phone +91 22 28827033/0743
SONARYS COBRANDS PVT LTD.
Attn: Mr.Jaidev Chatterjee
G-12, Creative Ind. Estate, NM Joshi Marg, Lower Parel East Mumbai-11 Tel: (91-22) 5666 9111
Fax: (91-22) 5666 9100
Email: jaidev@sonarys.biz.
Delhi office
98685 06080 Pratiyush Vyas
F-104, Ist Floor, E-572, Greater Kailash-2,New Delhi-48
Tel;(91-11) 5160 9777 Fax:(91-11) 5170 9444
Email; pratyush@sonarys.biz
Rama & Company
5205 /5206, Vasant Road,
New Delhi - 110 055
Phone: +91 11 23625819
+91 11 23678989
Future Wine & Spirit Brand Pvt. Ltd.
Patel Engg. Co. Building
Patel Estate, Jogeshwari (west)
Mumbai - 400 102
Ph: 91 22 2678 1584 91 22 2678 1578
SULA VINEYARDS
Samant Soma Wines Ltd.25-Bhagirathi Sadan, 3rd floor,
Opp CafŽ Cadell, Cadell Road, Shivaji Park, Mumbai-400 016
Tel: (91-22) 444 0099 / 447 2241
Fax: (91-22) 446 7560
Email: sula_vineyards@vsnl.com
CHATEAU INDAGE LTD
Krishnamai, 33B , Sir Pochkhanwala Road,Worli
Mumbai.-400 025
Tel: (91-22) 498 8168
Fax: (91-22) 491 3435
Email: info@indagegroup.com
S V Distributors Pvt Ltd
228, Keytuo Ind Estate, Kondivata Road, J B Nagar,
Andheri ( East)
Mumbai - 400 059
Phone: 28374813 /Fax 28374817/
Email: svdpl@vsnl.net
Sundeep Vintners
52, Mamta A, New Prabhadevi Road, Mumbai - 400 025
Phone: 24376179
Email: s_vintners@hotmail.com
Wine Park
47A,Nandjyot Industrial Estate
Andheri-Kurla Road
Mumbai-400072
India
Tel: +91-22-28516621
Fax: +91-22-28516626
The Wine Rack
A Division of Urdit Exports
115 Adhyaru Industrial Estate
Sunmill Compound
Lower Parel
Mumbai 400013
India
Phone number: +91(0)22 24982830
Fax number: +91(0)22 24982831
email: neethu@thewinerack.co.in
Finewinesnmore.com
406, Raheja Plaza,
Plot No. 15/B, Parkson Press Compound,
Off New Link Road, Andheri West,
Mumbai - 400 053, India.
Tel: +91-22-4033 0000 * Fax: +91-22-4033 0100
Email: info@finewinesnmore.com
Sultania Trade Private Limited
Plot No. A-2, Tahira Industrial Compound, Inside Premsons Industrial Estate, Caves Road, Jogeshwari East
Mumbai-400 060, Maharashtra, India
Tel: + 91 22 2820 2505/06 Fax.: + 91 22 2820 2486
E-mail : david@sultaniatrade.com
Website : www.sultaniatrade.com
Bangalore
Castello Farm Products P Ltd
257 Hosur Road
Wilson Gardens
Bangalore
Karanataka
560027
Tel: +91 80 56690251
Email: castello@strataexports.net
M & C Marketing
15/8, Primrose Road,
Bangalore 560 025
Tel.: +91 80 4112 4112
Fax: +91 80 4112 4114
Other Cities
FAIRMACS SHIPSTORES PVT LTD
14 Moore Street, Chennai 600001
India
Phone: +91 44 25231383 /84/85
Connoisseur Imports
53 New Balaji Colony
Tirupati-517502
A.P, India
Mobile: (91)-9346233868
Fax: (91)-0877-2243134
Email: vsoora@connoisseurimports.com
Website: www.connoisseurimports.com
Shivoys International
244, Civil Lines
Kishore Bazar
Bareilly U.P. India : 243001
Ph: +91-581-3299219
Email: sales@shivoysinternational.com
Web: http://www.shivoysinternational.com
If you want to add your importing or distribution company name. Please give us the complete contact, product and service details to this email info@indianwine.com
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The Indo-Italian Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce that following an MOU to be signed by the Government of Maharashtra (Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation), four major wine agencies of the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy, and the Chamber, a major wine development project will be undertaken that will include a service centre to train winemakers in all the aspects of viticulture and marketing – a first in India.
Italy for long has been the leading wine producing country in the world, producing what many experts agree are some of the world’s finest wines. With the longest tradition of viticulture, Italy is best suited to introduce its expertise to the nascent, but fast growing, wine industry of India. The state of Maharashtra is the leading wine producing region in India, accounting for 95 per cent of the country’s wine production. Nearly 9.5 m litres of wine are produced in Maharashtra by 43 wineries, and the state has recently announced a surge of 33 per cent in wine exports for 2005-06. This is thanks to the very active policy of encouraging wine production in the state, which has seen Nashik, Sangli, Pune, Solapur, Ahmednagar and Satara being designated Agri Export Zones (AEZ) for Grapes and Grape Wine Parks.
Recognising the great potential of the winemaking industry in India, the Indo-Italian Chamber of Commerce embarked on WINEBAR, a technical assistance project within the Asia Invest Programme of the European Community. WINEBAR is a joint enterprise between certain provinces of the Emilia Romagna region in Italy and the wine growing districts of Maharashtra. Under this project, the Indo-Italian Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Centuria-RIT and Research Centre on Vegetal production (CRPV) from Italy, and the Maharashtra Centre for Entrepreneurship Development (MCED) have worked together to promote lasting technological and business partnership between European and Indian SMEs.
As part of WINEBAR, the Indo-Italian Chamber of Commerce organised a high level delegation of Indian government officials and wine producers to Italy from 5–8 April, which included a visit to Vinitaly, the leading wine expo of Italy, in Verona. The delegation included Mr K V Jairath, Secretary for Industries, Government of Maharashtra, the CEO of the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) and an official of the Maharashtra Centre for Entrepreneurship Development (MCED), Nashik. During his visit, Mr Jairath gave presentations on the Indian economy, with special focus on Maharashtra and grape production in the state, and also addressed press conferences. The most significant outcome of this is now the signing of an MOU in Mumbai, as part of the concluding activity of WINEBAR.
The MOU will be signed on Friday, 16 June 2006 by the Government of Maharashtra through the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) and Centuria, Catev & CRPV (Faenza), Enoteca Regionale of Emilia Romagna (Dozza) to provide training, technical know-how and expertise for the wine industry of Maharashtra.
The Indo-Italian Chamber of Commerce and Industry will be the co-coordinator between the Italian and Indian parties.
The MOU will outline that, following the successful completion of a feasibility study, MIDC will provide infrastructure support and the Italian parties will provide technical expertise in all aspects of wine production and marketing. This is a momentous achievement for Italy – and the Chamber – in beating all other leading wine producing nations of the world by providing what will effectively be the first such world class wine facility in India.
For further enquiries regarding WINEBAR and the MOU, please contact at the Indo-Italian Chamber of Commerce:
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Share the French Technology and Meet the French Professionals of Wine Making
in a seminar organized by
ADEPTA, France
represented by grape plant nurseries to wine equipment manufacturers
on Wednesday, October 25, 2006
from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
at
Taj Residency,
P – 17, MIDC, Ambad, Mumbai-Agra Road, Nashik 422 010
in association with
Grape Grower’s Federation of India, Pune &
Nashik District Grape Wine Mnaufacturers Association, Nashik
Tel : 0253 – 329 9361
supported by
Embassy of France in India
Economic Mission, New Delhi
Programme :
09:00 to 09:30 : Registration
09:30 to 09:45 : Opening of the seminar
09:45 to 10:15 : Presentation by Indian & French representatives
10:15 to 10:30 : Tea break
10:30 to 11:30 : Presentations by French Companies
11:30 to 11:45 : Discussion
11:45 to 12:45 : Presentations by French Companies
12:45 to 01:00 : Discussion
01:00 to 02:00 : Lunch break
02:00 to 06:00 : One-to-one business meetings
Note : Please confirm your participation to Mr.Rohit Pandhare, Greencore, Pune on
mobile : 098508 39758 / fax : 020 2588 4091 / email : rohit@greencore.co.in
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It is very common in recent days a French/Foreign wine maker working in Indian Winery. But Mr. Frederic Dezauzierf has started his Indian experience from 1991 onwards. That time, we can hardly find foreign wine maker in India and also we had hardly few wineries in India. I had very nice opportunity to meet and share his Indian Experience and his future vision on Indian Winery Industry.
About Frederic Dezauzierf:  Mr. Frederic is currently consultant wine maker for Flamingo (Wine Park), Mountain View (Nasik), Zigma, Neera (Barmathi), Mohini Winery in Solapur.
Frederic was born and grown up 40 Kilometers near famous French Broadax region. His 80% of family members are in the wine and Coniyac making business. He lives in a place almost every business making wine or coniyac. He started his wine/Coniyac making job about 35 years back after successfully completing his education in Wine Making and Viticulture from Angoulme Collage, Charinti, France
His company in France sent him to India in 1991 to make Brandy for Tilak Nagar Company (Tilak Nagar Industry is located at Shrampur 80 Kilometer from Nashik). His version of Nepolian courier brandy became very popular Brandy in India now. At the same time he was teaching in Viticulture collage in France and started exchanging students from Vasanthdada Sugar Industry to give advance training in the Viticulture at France for to make Brandy for them
His opinion about Indian Wine Industry:
India has unique soil and climate compared to any other region in the world. The wines are produced in India has unique spicy taste; you can only experience that tasting of it and it suites very well with Indian food. This spicy taste you will not find it in the France. Considering all the parameters like unique soil and climate, he does not want to make or duplicate the French Style wine here in India.
He suggests Indian government should classify the regions in wine grape growing area like Nashik, Pune, Sangali regions due to soil in these regions are different from each other. This classification should be communicated to wine consumers, it will help the wine lovers to find the differences and exact wine they would like to drink. Just like foreign countries Indian government should also separate the wine shops from liquor shops. Currently most of the states in India sell wine in the Liquor shops.
Mr. Fredric feels, wine revolution is going on in India and it can not be reversed, he worried about few Indian wineries not conducted any market research before starting winery. He has strong feeling those wineries will have lesson to learn soon in the market.
He also suggests that Indian wine culture is growing from the root and Indian wineries should make wine that is easy to drink. They should avoid complex or complicated wine varieties. Some growing pain and mistakes are happening, with support of wine clubs, wine labs, wine universities India can produce world famous wines in the future.
“Wine is for enjoyment” and it is not competition, one should share the experience with others, so he is willing contribute if government starts the wine university in India. Instead of sending resources to aboard to get training on Viticulture/wine making, India should start quickly here itself.
His favorite wine is Burgundy wines from France, food in Nashik is Puran Poli and he enjoys it with Mountain View Vineyards Late Harvest Chenin Blanc.
Great Job! Mr. Frederic Dezauzierf
Venki
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