Traditional Wine Expo 'vinaria 2008' Starts In Sofia

The 16th edition of the International exhibition for viticulture and wine production “Vinaria 2008” starts today at the International Fair in Plovdiv (Bulgaria), informed BTA.

554 countries from 32 countries will take part in the event. Co-organiser of the event is the National Vine and Wine Chamber.

The 'Vinaria' exhibition is included in the calendar of the Global association of the exhibition industry – UFI since 1997.

“Vinaria” presents the novelties in the field of vine-growing and wine production throughout the world.

Every year the event grows in scale and in number of participants.

This year it will be opened by the minister of economy and energy Peter Dimitrov.

Within the framework of the exhibition, a conference on the development of viticulture in the South East European countries and expansion of the wine market will be conducted.

Ministers, vice-ministers and agricultural istitutions from the region will take part in the discussions. international.ibox.bg