Don't miss the Valtice Wine Market 2023 - the Wimbledon of wine exhibitions

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The 56th edition of the popular Valtice Wine Market, which is considered the Wimbledon of wine exhibitions in the Czech Republic, will take place in the wine capital Valtice on 5 and 6 May. With a tradition and history of more than a hundred and sixty years, they are also the oldest national wine competitionn the Czech Republic with international participation and the public and wine lovers have a unique opportunity to taste hundreds of top wines. However, this year's edition will have one more big theme. Visitors and wine lovers can help save Moravian and Czech winegrowers and vineyards, and not only them, with their support in the petition campaign against the introduction of a senseless excise duty. The event is organised by the Valtice Wine Market in cooperation with the Secondary Wine School in Valtice.

The modern Valtice Wine Market is traditionally held in the representative premises, the renovated riding hall and the Šstables of the State Chateau in Valtice, which provide an unforgettable backdrop and atmosphere. They start on Friday morning with the opening ceremony, for which you can buy a special ticket and during whichmedals, diplomas and trophies are awarded to the winemakers for the results of their masterful work. In the afternoon, the Spanish Riding Hall opens its doors to the general public, allowing wine lovers to enjoy over 700 exhibitions andsamples from about 100 winemakers from the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Austria, but also from overseas wine-producing countries and winemakers from the southern hemisphere, which were evaluated by professional tasters. There is also an exciting auction of vintage wines, the proceeds of which are donated to charity. Saturday's programme is then reserved entirely for wine-loving visitors.

Over 700 samples from around 100 winemakers

"The Valtice Wine Market is a real wine festival, attracting almost 6,000 visitors every year. They taste high quality wines from all over our country, but also from abroad, todulcimer music and there is a great atmosphere and a generally good mood everywhere. But there is also a charitable side to it. Once again there will be an auction of archive champions and the proceeds will go to the children's cardiac centre in Motol, Prague. This is to emphasize that winemakers and wine lovers alike are true heartthrobs. Wine has been part of our culture and healthy lifestyle for centuries, it will continue to be so and we will not let anyone take it away from us," said one of the organizers David Št'astný and added: "so everyone is 5. On May 5 and 6, you are cordially invited to join us here in Valtice, because this festival is definitely worth a visit. In addition, please come and support us in the fight against the destruction of the domestic wine and viticulture industry. In its history, the Valtice wine market has only been interrupted by two world wars. The introduction of a nonsensical excise duty on wine, which logically no wine-growing country in Europe has, could seriously jeopardise the continuation of the Valtice markets. There is a real risk that the Czech Republic will disappear from the map of European wine-producing countries. That is why we are going on strike and there will already be a petition at the Valtice wine markets against the introduction of the excise duty and against the liquidation of Moravian winegrowers. We do not want to stand by and watch someone destroy what we have built for ourselves and our children over decades. We look forward to seeing you and thank you for your support!"

Refreshments and an accompanying cultural programme will be provided throughout the event. Admission is 100 CZK (80 CZK glass) and will be on sale only on the day of the event. You can also buy a catalogue (50 CZK) and coupons for wine consumption. The prices of individual wines vary according to the awards. All payments at the event are possible only in cash, in Czech crowns.

Entrance fee is 100 CZK.

This year's edition of this prestigious domestic wine competition has attracted 721 wines from 110 winemakers and wine companies, mainlyThe entrants were from the Czech Republic, Austria and Slovakia, but also from Italy, Spain, New Zealand, Chile, Australia, Argentina and South Africa. The committee selected the Veltliner Cabbage 2021, a selection of grapes from the Winery, as the champion of white wines. Volařík and the red champion was Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 late harvest barrique from Nechory Winery. The champion of foreign wines this year was a wine - Zweigeltrebe/Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 barrique from the Austrian winery Neustifter. The award for the best collection went to Volařík Winery. A total of 318 medals were distributed at the competition, including 52 large gold medals and 266 gold medals.

The Valtice Wine Market is held annually as one of the most prestigious exhibitions in the country and in Europe under the patronage of the Ministry of Agriculture and the auspices of the Minister of Agriculture Ing. Zdeněk Nekula, the South Moravian Region, the Senate of the Czech Republic, the towns of Valtice and Břeclav and with the support of the Wine Fund, SZIF and other important partners.

Event date: Friday, 5 May 2023 from 2.00 p.m. and Saturday, 6 May 2023 from 10.00 a.m.
Venue: the grounds of Valtice Castle
Admission: 100 CZK (on sale only on the day of the event, on site), 80 CZK glass, you can also buy a catalogue (50 CZK) and coupons for wine consumption.

Programme:

Friday - 5 May 2023

00 - Opening ceremony and presentation of awards to the best winemakers (ticket for the opening ceremony 1000,- CZK; buffet, catalogue, glass included)
00 - Opening to the public
00 - Auction of archive wines awarded with the title Champion VVT (Riding room)
00 - Dulcimer music and wine tasting (Vinařská barn - 407 Vinařská Street)
00 - Closing

The following are playing in the riding hall for your listening pleasure: