VINEA was founded in 1994 with the first Rencontres vinicoles in Sierre, Valais, Switzerland. Since then, VINEA has become a major skills-based player, organising initiatives to support Swiss viticulture and wines at regional, national and international level.

* Around forty producers from six Swiss wine-growing regions

* Themed tastings (registration required)

* Free wine tasting lessons for young people

* Children's entertainment

* Food court

* Wine sales on site

Tasting times:

Friday from 4pm to 9pm

Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

After Vinea

Saturday from 7:00 p.m. to midnight

DJ sets with Collectif 52, wine bar and cocktails by Morand