Nine Belgian wineries are participating this year in Wine Paris, a must-attend event for both wine enthusiasts and professionals.
This edition particularly highlights winemakers renowned for the excellence of their sparkling wines, crafted using the traditional method and awarded multiple prestigious medals.
While climate change is a global concern, it has contributed to the growth of high-quality viticulture in Belgium.
This trend has accelerated in recent years, leading to a remarkable expansion of vineyard areas.
In 2023, Belgian vineyards covered approximately 891 hectares, producing 3.4 million litres of wine, more than half of which was sparkling wine.
Belgium now has 290 officially registered winemakers and Walloon wine yards have shown themselves to be pioneers in organic viticulture.
A distinctive strength of the Walloon vineyard is its commitment to sustainable agriculture.
A significant portion of the vineyards is now certified organic, reflecting a strong determination to balance tradition with environmental respect.
Currently, 51.4% of vineyard areas are under organic control, thanks to a diverse agricultural ecosystem, lower planting density (reducing the spread of diseases), and greater freedom in selecting more resistant grape varieties.
For comparison, the average proportion of organic-certified vineyards in France is 21.5%.
Most of the Flemish winemakers participating in Wine Paris 2025 are already experienced in international trade fairs.
Some of them were present in 2022 and 2023 at a collective stand during ProWein in Düsseldorf.
The previous year, an event was also organized in Amsterdam to introduce foreign markets to the quality and uniqueness of Belgian wines. The nine participants in this edition of Wine Paris will be present at a shared stand with the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles, located in Hall 4, stand D153.
The Association des Vignerons de Wallonie (AVW) is an organization dedicated to promoting and developing viticulture in Wallonia.
It brings together professional winemakers from the region, offering a platform for knowledge exchange and advocating for the profession’s interests. The association represents 102 Walloon winemakers, accounting for two-thirds of all winemakers in Wallonia. The AVW’s initiatives focus on enhancing the quality and recognition of Walloon wines, while also supporting winemakers in their professional growth.
The non-profit organization Belgian Winegrowers was founded in 2009 and is the interest group for the Flemish wine industry. Today it represents over 85 percent of the professional winegrowers in Flanders. The organization is an active interlocutor for governments, knowledge institutions and other interest groups, supports its members with training and advice, and actively promotes Belgian wine at home and abroad.
More information: www.vigneronsdewallonie.be
