The tasting area, which was open throughout, offered the opportunity to indepentently taste through changing wine themes. This provided additional incentives for the international trade audience to establish business contacts with the Austrian winegrowers that are present.
During the days of the fair, the Austrian Wine tasting area gave visitors the opportunity to taste their way through two different Austrian wine themes each day in a simple and uncomplicated way.
Sunday, 10 March
Niederösterreich Single-vineyard tour - eight origins and their top sites
Schedule: 09.00 am - 01.00 pm
Blaufränkisch & Zweigelt reveal their soil characteristics
Schedule: 01.30 - 06.00 pm
Monday, 11 March
The diversity of Sauvignon Blanc from Steiermark
Schedule: 09.00 am - 01.00 pm
Indigenous & Burgundy grape varieties from Chardonnay to Zierfandler
Schedule: 01.30 - 06.00 pm
Tuesday, 12 March
Grüner Veltliner and Riesling diversity
Schedule: 09.00 am - 06:00 pm
Austrian Wine’s programme was rounded off with 14 exciting masterclasses on Austria’s wine diversity.