Český Krumlov Wine festival
One of the largest events in the Czech Republic supporting public awareness of quality wines and gastronomy. Every year in October and November it attracts ca. 3,000 wine lovers to beautiful Český Krumlov. The extensive program includes visits to around 20 tasting and sommelier events in partner restaurants and other interesting venues open to festival visitors. These programs are represented by the country’s best sommeliers, merchants, and winemakers, offering the best of Czech and international wineries. The festival includes a show of local gastronomy and wine pairing with dishes. The programs are focused on the production of individual wineries as well as thematic programs that extend to edu-cation on wine and viniculture.
One of the largest events in the Czech Republic supporting public awareness of quality wines and gastronomy. Every year in October and November it attracts ca. 3,000 wine lovers to beautiful Český Krumlov. The extensive program includes visits to around 20 tasting and sommelier events in partner restaurants and other interesting venues open to festival visitors. These programs are represented by the country’s best sommeliers, merchants, and winemakers, offering the best of Czech and international wineries. The festival includes a show of local gastronomy and wine pairing with dishes. The programs are focused on the production of individual wineries as well as thematic programs that extend to edu-cation on wine and viniculture.
The festival also includes traditional events for the general public: the Castle Wine Festival features around 25 wineries from all over the Czech Republic and the world, offering about 300 wine samples in an open tasting using tokens. The grand opening and tasting of St. Martin's wines on November 11 on the Český Krumlov main square is popular. This is associated with a weekly St. Martin’s menu served in select local restaurants.
Extra
The organizers of the festival have also returned grapevine cultivation to Český Krumlov – the Český Krumlov Solaris wine can be traditionally harvested and tasted each year. Other variet-ies are featured each year.
Festival organizer
Českokrumlovský rozvojový fond, spol. s r. o.
Sdružení cestovního ruchu Český Krumlov z. s.
