International Wine Education – Weinakademiker & Masters of Wine

Dr. Josef Schuller, founder of the Austrian Academy of Wine and Austria’s first Master of Wine, presents two internationally renowned wine courses:

on one hand the academic wine degree, which is offered in Austria, Germany and Switzerland in collaboration with the universities of Geisenheim and Zurich in Germany. The graduates have then the possibility to apply for the Master of Wine program in London.

on the other hand the program of the Master of Wine, offered in English by the Institute of Masters of Wine. As the first non-British Chairman of the Institute of Masters of Wine and organizer of the annual European Master of Wine Stage 1 program in Rust, he knows the teaching for over two decades.

 

“Concorso Emergente Sala”

The “Emergente Sala” contest is the key event that sums up the values in service and aims to find the best service specialists of Italy.

Thursday 7th of November
qualification round

Friday 8th of November
final tests with the jury’s questions

Friday 8th of November
practical tests at the Gala Dinner where the winners will be rewarded on the stage of the Kurhaus

Merano Wine&Innovation

From traceability to the new frontiers in e-commerce and online trade with wine.
10 Nov 9:00-10:00

Talk by Carlo Vischi & Andrea Casadei H-Farm

Diva project: smart financing to create digitech Value in the sectors of agri-food, forestry and Environment.
11 Nov 9:00-10:00

Talk by Anna Giacon

Sabrage Vin Mousseux

A Sabrage in perfect style inaugurates the 28th edition of the Merano WineFestival!

Do not miss this unique show where VIPs from all over the world slash 28 bottles of sparkling wine with a sabre!

 

Tannico

Tannico and its Double Decker – the iconic 1960s two-story English bus turned into a wine&cocktail bar – comes back also for this years’ edition of the MWF. The Double Decker hosts several Master Experiences during which exceptional vintages and rare pearls of Italian and French wines will be opened and tasted.

During the rest of the day special events, amazing breakfast, tasty lunch and night party will run.

Master Experience 2019 with Ferrari, Krug, Biondi Santi, Louis Roederer, Gaja and Sassicaia.

Here you find the PROGRAM of the MASTER EXPERIENCES!

 

Emergente Sala

The “Emergente Sala” contest is the key event that sums up the values in service and aims to find the best service specialists of Italy.

Thursday 7th of November
qualification round

Friday 8th of November
final tests with the jury’s questions

Friday 8th of November
practical tests at the Gala Dinner where the winners will be rewarded on the stage of the Kurhaus

Naturae et Purae bio&dynamica

Merano WineFestival for philosophers

The WineHunter Award ROSSO GOLD PLATINUM

Naturae et Purae is the part of the Merano WineFestival dedicated to enthusiasts of knowledge and researchers of life. Over the course of several days you have the opportunity to discover the topic of sustainability through discussions, talks and tastings. This year the focus lies mainly on water, but also on energy and future perspectives. The event is split into three sections, each with a different approach to the topic:

On November 4th and 5th, the summit Breath and Cry Of The Earth” will inaugurate Naturae et Purae. Six analysis meetings and discussion groups addressing water as a primary and vital resource, innovation, usefulness of certifications and some case studies such as the “Abruzzo Sostenibile” model. The higher goal of the summit is the drafting of a manifesto. Which is ultimatley to be delivered, signed by all opinion leaders and stakeholders, to the Minister of Food and Forestry Policy. Other case studies with a special focus are the models of Campania and Georgia. Lectures, tastings and show cookings, offer a glimpse into the personal experiences of the people who live their respective models. Successes and difficulties

The Naturae et Purae Talks of this year’s event are designated Wine Resistance – Extreme Spirits, from Mediterranean Islands to Islands of the Spirit. The program, conceived by Helmuth Köcher and journalist Angelo Carrillo, runs from November 4-6, 2022, with 2 lectures per day at the Merano Academy. (Malvasia Tasting Booth, 4th of November).

The bio&dynamica is the grand finale of Naturae et Purae, on the 8th of November. While the parallel running Catwalk Champagne celebrates the world of champagne, with all its excellence and galmour, so too bio&dynamica celebrates the the spirit of Naturae et Purae with products from sustainable agriculture. bio&dynamica, as conclusion of Naturae et Purae Talk and “Breath and Cry Of The Earth”, is devoted exclusively to the tasting of organic, biodynamic, natural, Orange and PIWI wines. All recognized with the The WineHunter Award. Learn about sustainable production, naturalness and purity in food and wine directly from their producers. A worthy conclusion event for all who are interested in the future of grape growing. The Pavillon des Fleurs of the Kurhaus and it’s adjacent room will open their doors to 51 producer and their sustainable products. All the products have been selected through The WineHunter Award. Opening hours from 10. am to 4. pm, tuesday November 8th.

Location and Schedule of Naturae et Purae 2022

This years Naturae et Purae will be held from November 4th to 6th in the Acadeny Merano, in form of 6 talks sometimes with complementary tastings. At the same time, on friday 4th and saturday 5th, at the Puccini Theater you can listen into the summit “Breath and Cry Of The Earth”. On tuesday November 8th, bio&dynamica will be hosted inside the Kurhaus of Merano. The event is open from 10. am to 4. pm.

Registration Necessary

The Naturae et Purae Talk and the summit “Breath and Cry Of The Earth” are being held in historical building. Thus the number of total visitors to each event is limited. Following these links you will arrive at the free registration form:


The WineHunter Award at bio&dynamica and Naturae et Purae

The wines presented at Naturae et Purae bio&dynamica were part of a meticulous selection process that continues over the span of an entire year. The WineHunter Helmuth Köcher and his tastings commissions taste and select the wines, which are then rewarded with The WineHunter Award Rosso, Gold or Platinum. By clicking here you can find more information on The WineHunter Award.

All producers of bio&dynamica 2022 listed. (.pdf)

The WineHunter Helmuth Köcher and his tastings commissions taste and select the wines, which are then rewarded with The WineHunter Award Rosso, Gold or Platinum Naturae et Purae - bio&dynamica is the event of the Merano WineFestival dedicated to the tasting of organic, biodynamic, natural, orange, PIWI and integrated farming wines.

Wine – The WineHunter Selection

The official selection of the wines at the Merano WineFestival is called Wine – The WineHunter Selection

The WineHunter Award ROSSO GOLD PLATINUM

Wine – The WineHunter Selection is the heart of Merano Wine Festival and you can learn about the stories of excellence that have received The WineHunter Award. So come and visit the Kurhaus from 4th to 8th November from 10 am to 6 pm and taste wines selected by The WineHunter Helmuth Köcher based on a year-long search.

Novelty at Wine The WineHunter Selection

This year there will be something new at the heart of the event: Wine – The WineHunter Selection will take place in the Kurhaus and will feature 122 Italian and international producers on 4th and 5th of November (session 1) and as many again on the 6th and 7th (session 2). There will be a link between the exhibition spaces in the Kurhaus and those in the GourmetArena. In the GourmetArena Foods Spirits Beer – The Official Selection will involve the same system of dividing producers between the different days into sessions. Some producers from session 1 will not be present in session 2 and vice versa. To keep the overview of the WineHunter Selection tidy and easily accesible, the selection has been divided into 6 section:

Wine Italia

The heart of the event with a selection of Italy’s best wineries. From Session 1 to Session 2 the section sees a total of 429 producers provinding all their WineHunter awarded products .


Wine International

In this area you find all the international protagonists. Your opportunity to discover and taste wine from all over the world.

New Entries

Monday of the Festival is dedicated to the New Entries: those wines which thanks to special quality and peculiarity stood out during the tastings and have never before been selected for the Merano WineFestival. You find these labels in the Pavillon des Fleurs.


old Vintage Collections

On Monday, 7th November, you can taste an old vintage from the wine cellar at the tasting tables of the companies. For this special occasion, bottles are tasted with a maturity of at least ten years to understand the history and longevity of the products.


bio&dynamica

The conclusion of Naturae et Purae, celebrates the spirit of the sustainability and sustainable agriculture. Learn about sustainable production, naturalness and purity in food and wine directly from applying producers.


WineHunter Area

A central wine bar of the Merano WineFestival. Situated on the stage of the Kursaal, main hall of the Kurhaus. Here you find a selection of wines, which were rewarded with The WineHunter Award. Under the support of professional sommeliers, the visitors can taste the huge variety of high quality wines selected by The WineHunter.

The WineHunter Area

The WineHunter Area is a vitrine of The WineHunter awarded wines presented by our professional sommeliers. This year, other than the presence of the Kursaal on the podium, The WineHunter Area will relinquish its usual display spaces and transfer as well to the lounges of Merano hotels. A digital lounge will also be created in this area, which will allow visitors to interact with the producers in real-time.

Excellence is an attitude, the motto of The WineHunter and the wine selection

Excellence is an attitude”. The motto of The WineHunter and patron of the event Helmuth Köcher perfectly interprets the constant search for excellence. This researcht has made the Merano WineFestival a highly prestigious event in the world of wine. Wine – The WineHunter Selection, based on a voyage at the discovery of fine wine, is central to the event in Merano where the selection of best products given The Rosso, Gold and Platinum WineHunter Award is presented. These stories of excellence sought, discovered and selected by Helmuth Köcher, the famous patron of the Merano WineFestival, in collaboration with selected tasting committees from around Italy, will star at the Kurhaus from 6 to 9 November. The grand Liberty-style building will therefore be turned into a place where you can meet quality producers and taste the best wines of Italy and other countries.



Discover the producers of the WineHunter Area

Ein neues Gesicht erhält auch die The WineHunter Area, die Önothek aus The WineHunter Award prämierten Weinen präsentiert von unseren Sommeliers. The WineHunter Area is a vitrine of The WineHunter awarded wines presented by our professional sommeliers.

Food Spirits Beer – The WineHunter Selection

The WineHunter Award ROSSO GOLD PLATINUM

Food Spirits Beer – The WineHunter Selection is the result of a year round research, selection and tasting work for all the food products that can be found in the GourmetArena of the Merano WineFestival.

The producers of the selection Food Spirits Beer

This year the producers of the section Food Spirits Beer are divided into two sessions. Friday 4th and Saturday 5th you can taste the products of the producers of session 1, on Sunday 6th and Monday 7th you can meet the producers of session 2.

The location GourmetArena

Entering the area right next to the Kurhaus, you can smell the scents of all Italian regions and taste exceptional delicacies. An elegant tensile structure at the Merano WineFestival that hosts culinary excellence, spirits, liqueurs, craft beer, consortia and associations. This year there yet again a connection between the Kurhaus and the GourmetArena. There will be separate entrances, to enable entering and exiting through the promenade, otherwise GourmetArena is again seamlessly connected to Wine – The WH Selection.

The GourmetArena is the location for tasting of food, spirits and beer situated on the Passeggiata Lungo PassirioThe section dedicated to food, spirits and beer

Catwalk Champagne & more

Champagne and bubble tasting combined with culinary delights, a glamorous Catwalk

The WineHunter Award ROSSO GOLD PLATINUM

It is tradition for the Merano WineFestival to conclude with the Catwalk Champagne. A grand finale, in a very exclusive manner, true to the motto excellence is an attitude. Next to Champagne, this year the closure day will also host sparkling wines that were produced with the the method Metodo Classico. A selection of the best champagnes in the world are served for tasting together with Metodo Classico sparkling wines and gastronomic specialties and culinary delights. All products are recognized with The WineHunter Award>, a real catwalk.

Elegance and refinement are the stars of this final day in the Kursaal on Tuesday 8th of November from 10 am to 4 pm. The best bubbles, selected by The WineHunter Helmuth Köcher, will be protagonists of this special Catwalk.

Catwalk Champagne & more, an oenogastronomic journey with tasting of sparkling wine and culinary specialties

Visitors will be involved in a unique journey through wine and food. An emotional and sensoric experience that unveils the existing combinations between champagne, sparkling wine and culinary excellences.

Our Catwalk Champagne is an event that combines culture, entertainment and discovery. Everything in the universally appreciated atmosphere of the Merano WineFestival.

Click here to take a look at the list of producers.

Since ever the Merano WineFestival closes with the Catwalk Champagne, the grand finale in a very exclusive manner true to the motto excellence is an attitude. Catwalk Champagne, an oenogastrnomical journey with tasting of French sparkling wine and culinary specialties