CCIFP is organizing the 2024 edition of Tastin’ France Manila

Wines celebrate much more than just their culture and history; they also allow people to connect and connect with each other. With what wine can do for people, the recent Tastin’ France Manila takes that to new heights by inviting wine and spirits producers and local importers, retailers and distributors to participate in a business trade event last April 8, with relevant activities related to learning more about the wine and spirits industry. The success of the event is thanks to Team France Export through a partnership between the French Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines and Business France.

Guests and attendees were able to enjoy a wide variety of wines from wine exhibitors from different regions of France during the trade event. Exhibitors include Loire Vins Domaine from the Loire Valley; Alain Corcia and Domaine Gille from Burgundy; Same River Twice wines from the Rhône Valley; Les Vins De Roquebrun, LGI Wines, Vignobles Vellas and Wines Tree; Vignobles Mauve & Co (Les Grand Châteaux) from Languedoc/Bordeaux; and Wines Overload, Les Petit Clos, ABK6 Cognac and Godet Freres Cognac from multiple regions.

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The day started in the morning with a market presentation including a panel discussion with five invited speakers who provided relevant insights on the wine industry in the Philippines. The speakers had a lot to say as they had their specialties in the wine and spirits industry, namely: Julian Gagliardi, Managing Director of Happy Living; Jorinda Badilla-Flour, owner and sales director of Le Cellier French Wine Selection; Jean Philippe Guillot, Philippines General Manager of A Wine Company (AWC) and Winedrop; Matthieu Gaillard, founder and partner of Manila-Wine; and Vincent Landais, owner of Dr. Wine.

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After a hearty lunch, the afternoon session was welcomed by Filipino attendees, with a record number of more than 75 guests joining the French wine trade delegation. With the entire afternoon dedicated to networking and building connections, with French wines and spirits of course, Tastin’ France Manila achieved their goal mission to jointly strengthen the connection between France and the Philippines for this event.

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