BLOGGER TEMPLATES AND TWITTER BACKGROUNDS »

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Six Great Wine Destinations

Fond of wine, and not only because you like getting tipsy? Then why not consider visiting one of the following major european cities for your next city break?

Here is a list of events which are well worth the trip!!! Enjoy!

EXPOVINAZürich (Switzerland) from 29.10.09 to 12.11.09

This is Switzerland's largest wine show! On board 12 boats anchored near Bürkliplatz, visitors can choose between 4,000 wines from 22 countries and 5 continents. In addition, 6 speciality restaurants offer diners a diverse range of culinary delights.

More information (only in German, unfortunately) on www.expovina.ch


Looking for the best Zürich hotel deals?


VINITALY Verona (Italy) from 08.04.2010 to 12.04.2010

This five-day event is a true opportunity to find marvelous wines, and not just the biggest names. Producers, traders, restaurateurs and humble wine lovers - from Italy and beyond will be flocking to Verona for this event. The fair is divided into buildings, each representing an Italian region, and has a growing section of international wines too. Be sure to organize yourself: the map will surely help!


www.vinitaly.it




Tired after a day wandering around stands and drinking? Verona hotel deals


SALON VINS ET TERROIRS - Paris (France) twice a year, from 06.11.09 to 08.11.09 and in April

Every year around 250 independent wine makers gather to showcase their wines to the public. Tickets cost €5.50 making the event both affordable and popular.

Best hotel offers in Paris!



FENAVIN Ciudad Real (Spain) in May (dates not available yet)

This is undoubtedly the largest wine fair in Spain, and a point if reference for learning more about the wide selection of Spanish wines. The most unique feature of Fenavin is the Wine Gallery, where representative wines from the different exhibitors are lined up to simplify the visitor's tasting. Each wine comes with an informative index card containing the name of winery, brand name, estimated price in euro, viticultural notes, varietal components, awards and ratings and other pertinent info such as their location inside the fair, which makes it easier to select and buy them in a second moment.

In need of a siesta? Look for Ciudad Real hotel deals


LONDON INTERNATIONAL WINE AND SPIRITS FAIR – London (UK) from 18.05.2010 to 20.05.2010

An incredible opportunity to taste over 20,000 wines, take part in seminars and tutored tastings, and why not, buy some bottles!

Be sure not to miss this event, because one of the world’s most important annual wine and spirits trade events will celebrate its 30th birthday in May 2010.

Visit www.londonwinefair.com

After a long day of wine tasting, rest in the perfect London hotel

VINO FAIR - Ljubljana (Slovenia) from 08.02.2010 to 11.02.2010

This fair has a long tradition, the first of its kind being held in 1811. In 1955, the fair won the approval of the OIV (Office International de la Vigne et du Vin - the International Office for Grapevine and Wine), and the VINO fair has adhered strictly to its high standards ever since. This makes the annual Ljubljana Wine Fair one of only six European wine exhibitions certified by the OIV, with medals and diplomas awarded being officially recognized in all European countries.

More info on http://www.ljubljanafair.com/ljubljana-exhibition-and-convention-centre/

Check out the best hotel offers in Ljubjana, user-tested and approved


0 comments: