Winemakers from around the country gather at Slovenian Wine Festival
Ljubljana, 14 November - More than 125 winemakers and culinary experts have flocked to Ljubljana for the 26th Slovenian Wine Festival, which is opening at Cankarjev Dom on Thursday. The festival will feature two days of events, including workshops and tastings of more than 600 wines. The winners of wine competitions will also be declared.
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Economy Minister Matjaž Han attends the Slovenian Wine Festival.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA
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The Slovenian Wine Festival.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA
Ljubljana
The Slovenian Wine Festival.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA
Ljubljana
The Slovenian Wine Festival.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA
The festival is an opportunity for the promotion of winemakers from Slovenia's wine-growing areas, while visitors will also get a chance to taste wines from abroad.
The event will be held under the honorary sponsorship of Minister of the Economy, Tourism and Sport Matjaž Han, who will also be the keynote speaker at the opening.
This time, the organisers decided to pay special attention to young winemakers in the Young Winemakers' Salon, which will be an introduction to a larger, stand-alone wine and culinary event that will educate young visitors about the culture of wine drinking.
Visitors will have the opportunity to learn more about Cabernet wines and the best-rated wines of the festival in guided workshops.
World-class bitters and flavoured drinks will also be showcased.
At the start of the month, a panel of experts evaluated 138 samples of wine, and the winners will be declared today.
Festival visitors will meanwhile be reminded by Safe Road Institute members about the importance of not driving while drinking.