𝐏RÓ𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐡𝐨 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐚𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐮 𝐨𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞 𝐧𝐚 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐬 𝐝𝐨 𝐒𝐨𝐥 𝐞𝐦 𝐒𝐚̃𝐨 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐞 (Island of Fire)

The first edition of PRÓvinho – the International Wine, Beverages and Agricultural Products Fair – officially opened this Friday, 28 November, at Casas do Sol in the city of São Filipe, at a ceremony attended by government representatives, local authorities, international partners, producers and stakeholders from the wine sector.

The session featured speeches by the Secretary of State for Communities, Vanuza Barbosa, representing the Minister for Tourism and Transport, José Luís Sá Nogueira; the Executive Director of ITCV, Vânia Rodrigues, the Mayor of São Filipe, Nuías Silva, and the CEO of Infoplus, Carlos Morgado.

The speeches highlighted the strategic importance of wine tourism for the country’s economic diversification, as well as the unique potential of the island of Fogo — characterised by its history and resilience — to establish itself as a leading destination on the international market.

Following the opening session, the delegation toured the exhibition stands in the hall, where producers showcased wines, drinks and agricultural products, providing an opportunity for professional networking and business promotion.

The first day of the event also featured the first PRÓvinho 2025 conference, on the theme “Promoting the Fogo/Brava Region in the Context of Oenology”, bringing together experts, producers, winemakers and representatives from various organisations to discuss the region’s potential for winemaking.

The panel discussed the distinctive characteristics of the Fogo and Brava varieties, the impact of geoclimatic conditions on wine production, and the opportunities for establishing the region’s wines in the domestic and international markets.

The conference also provided an opportunity to examine the challenges faced by producers, including sustainability, innovation, certification and product standards.

The speakers emphasised that the region has unique characteristics that can give local wines a competitive edge, underlining the importance of research, promotion and ongoing investment in the sector.

PRÓvinho 2025, organised by the Ministry of Tourism and Transport in partnership with Infoplus, will take place from 28 to 30 November, with activities in São Filipe, Chã das Caldeiras and Mosteiros, featuring conferences, wine tastings, technical visits, cookery demonstrations and networking opportunities dedicated to the sector.

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