BLUE OF THE DANUBE 2.0
BLAUFRANKISCH AND FRIENDS
When? 12th October 2022, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Where? Town Hall Hotel – 8 Patriot Square ¦ E2 9NF ¦London
2022 Objectives
Discover the most important “blue” grape variety along the Danube!
Build awareness and establish demand for Blaufrankisch and the other indigenous grape varieties among UK consumers and trade. Make the local CEE red wines available to the consumers.
Kekfrankos (Hungary), Blaufrankisch (Austria), Frankovka Modra (Slovakia) – different names for the identical grape variety throughout Central and Eastern Europe. It is one of the most popular, characteristic, and versatile grape varieties cultivated in Central and Eastern Europe.
Create an opportunity to get to know the indigenous black grape varieties and discover the versatility throughout styles and terroirs during the tasting event for the second time in the UK.
Wine Communication and Caroline Gilby MW would like to invite you to the second ever ‘Blue of the Danube’wine tasting.
This unique and exciting trade-only event will explore the various faces of the iconic blue grape of Central Europe: Blaufränkisch (aka Kékfrankos, Frankovka, Modra Frankinja, Borgonja and Burgund Mare).
This year we are also inviting other iconic, blue-skinned grapes from countries in the Danube basin, so this is a unique chance to discover grapes like Mavrud, Kadarka/Gamza, Feteasca Neagra, Novac, Negru De Drăgășani, Teran, Blatina, Trnjak, Kratošija, Busuioacă and much more.
Caroline Gilby MW will be leading masterclasses on the day looking at Blaufränkisch in all its guises, including its role in Hungary’s modern Bikavér blends. She will also be highlighting the flagship grapes of the region and telling the stories of how some of these have been rescued from the brink of extinction.
Caroline says, “Now is the time to discover the wines of the Danube basin through the lens of the region’s unique local grapes. These indigenous grapes can really tell the story of each country’s wine history and culture, and where its winemaking story is today. This is an event not to be missed.”
More than 50 producers from Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, Romania, Moldova, Bosnia I Herzegovina, Slovenia and others will be showcasing their indigenous grapes.
How to participate?
An opportunity for 50 wineries to show their wines to the UK trade – importers, distributors, independents, sommeliers, and press and create awareness for Blaufrankisch and the other CEE indigenous grape varieties.
100% blaufrankisch or other indigenous Central and Eastern European black grape variety, or its blends (min 30%) red wines and roses
Winery representation: Minimum 1 person/table – preferably winemaker, imported wines could be represented by importer
Samples: 3 bottles/wines by 22 September 2022.
Additional 3 bottles of the wines in case of masterclass participation
Prices:
£760 / winery (3-6 wines)
(in case of 1, max 2 wines £550 / winery)
Please contact Zsuzsa Toronyi with your interest by 25 Augustus 2022, zsuzsa@winehungary.co.uk
When?
12th October 2022, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Where?
Town Hall Hotel – 8 Patriot Square ¦ E2 9NF ¦London
WINES
Blaufrankisch and other CEE indigenous black grapes and blends (min 30% local grape), roses
(kadarka, rara neagra, dunaj, laska, fateasca neagra, separavi, mavrud, melnik, rubin…)
INVITEES
Importers, sommeliers, journalists, independents buyers, opinion leaders, influencers.
There will be three masterclasses during the day:
Blaufränkisch/Kékfrankos – The blue star of the Danube with Caroline Gilby MW
This session will take a look at Blaufränkisch/KekFrankos/Modra Frankinja from a range of terroirs and countries in the southeastern Danube basin, with particular emphasis on how this great Central European grape expresses terroir.
Rescued from the brink – rare varieties making comeback with Caroline Gilby MW
This masterclass will showcase ancient and rare grape varieties from the Danube basin that are being rediscovered. It will also take a look at the modern face of grapes that had fallen out of favour but are finding a new lease of life as exciting quality wines.
Discovery tour – local reds from the Danube Basin with Caroline Gilby MW
This masterclass will introduce a selection of black grapes from the fantastic diversity being grown in the Danube basin. Discover some of the new wine flagships of the region.
Participating Wineries
Weingut Strehn
Burgenland, Austria
Vinarija Škegro
Ljubuski, Bosnia–Herzegovina
The Old Cellar
Bulgaria
Vina Laguna
Istria, Croatia
Fakin Winery
Istria, Croatia
Kozlovič Winery
Istria, Croatia
Bodri Estate
Szekszárd, Hungary
Centurio Winery
Mátra, Hungary
Csányi Winery
Villány, Hungary
Feind Winery
Balatonfüred–Csopak, Hungary
Jammertal Wine Estate
Villány, Hungary
Eszterbauer Winery
Szekszárd, Hungary
Heimann & Fiai
Szekszárd, Hungary
Kovács Nimród Winery
Eger, Hungary
Kristinus Estate
Balatonboglár, Hungary
Lajver Wine House
Szekszárd Hungary
Pálffy Vineyard and Cellar
Balaton Uplands, Hungary
Steigler Winery
Sopron, Hungary
Sebestyén
Szekszárd, Hungary
St Andrea
Eger, Hungary
Szeleshát
Szekszárd, Hungary
Szentesi Winery
Etyek–Buda, Hungary
Takler Winery
Szekszárd, Hungary
Tiwari House
Badacsony, Hungary
Tóth Ferenc Winery
Eger, Hungary
Vida Péter
Szekszárd, Hungary
Wine of Moldova
Moldova
Purcari Group, Stefan Voda
Valul lui Traian, Moldova
Dagon
Dealu Mare, Romania
Averesti
Moldova DOC Husi, Romania
Legendary Dracula
Vrancea / Dragasani / Dealu Mare, Romania
Nachbil Winery
Dealurile Satmarului, Romania
Prince Stirbey
Dragasani, Romania
Viile Budureasca
Dealu Mare, Romania
Albiana
Dolenjska, Slovenia
Vinska Klet Suklje
Bela Krajina, Slovenia
Dveri-Pax
Štajerska Slovenija, Slovenia
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