To all interested winemakers in EU countries
Dear Sir or Madam,
It is our great pleasure to announce the 4th wine festival DUBROVNIK FESTIWINE, which will take place under the auspices of Dubrovnik-Neretva County from 17 to 23 April 2017 and celebrate wine and promote wine culture. The positive results of the last three festivals have shown us that it is a promising project that is constantly growing, and that is why this year the formerly regional festival will become international.
Our goal is to honour the hard work and achievements of winegrowers and winemakers, who produce, on a yearly basis, one of the most competitive international commercial brands – WINE.
We would like to invite you to present your wines to the citizens and visitors of Dubrovnik alike. If you are a potential exhibitor, below you may find all necessary information about the Festival.
Festival location: Dubrovnik – Lazareti, UNESCO world heritage site
Festival programme:
17 – 23 April 2017
DUBROVNIK WINE WEEK – Dubrovnik restaurateurs and hoteliers will offer authentic menus paired with selected wines at special prices and acquire the title FESTIWINE FRIENDLY.
18 – 20 April 2017
DUBROVNIK FESTIWINE TROPHY – Dubrovnik Palace Hotel
International wine judging — the jury, which is composed of twenty renowned international wine experts such as licensed judges, enologists, sommeliers, wine merchants and wine journalists, will judge all wines and award the “FestiWine Trophy” to the best one.
***visit the Festival website and print out the wine judging registration form
20 April 2017
FESTIWINE GALA DINNER – Dubrovnik Palace Hotel
Signature dishes prepared by a team of renowned chefs and sommeliers. The proceeds of the gala dinner will go to training of young culinary talents in pairing food and wines through creative cooking and wine service.
The gala dinner is the biggest media event of the Festival.
*** Winemakers (individuals or groups) who wish to promote their wines at the gala dinner should inform the organiser about their intention to do so at: partner@dubrovnikpr.com. The organiser will select wines for the gala dinner according to the order in which they have been offered.
**** CENTRAL WINE EXHIBITION OF THE FESTIVAL
21 April 2017
DUBROVNIK FESTIWINE CENTRAL WINE EXHIBITION – Lazareti
11:00 am – 1:00 pm B2B with restaurateurs, hoteliers and wine professionals
1:00 pm DFW opening ceremony for the guests
2:00 pm – 9:00 pm Exhibition is open for all visitors
Wine workshops and guided tastings
***as previously arranged with the Agency
22 April 2017
DUBROVNIK FESTIWINE CENTRAL WINE EXHIBITION – Lazareti
11:00 am – 7:00 pm Exhibition is open for all visitors
Wine workshops and guided tastings
***as previously arranged with the Agency
9 pm CLOSING DINNER OF THE 4th DFW – announcement of winners at Dubrovnik President Hotel
We hope you will accept our invitation to visit us and exhibit in Dubrovnik, and allow all wine lovers and connoisseurs to taste your wines at Dubrovnik FestiWine.
Detailed information about the festival, accommodation and location of Dubrovnik Wine Friendly restaurants and bars, as well as registration forms for the exhibition and judging, can be found on our website: www.dubrovnikfestiwine.com
Should you have any questions or suggestions, please do not hesitate to contact us. We hope to make your stay at the Festival as pleasant and successful as possible.
Awaiting your reply, along with the registration form, we thank and welcome you in advance!
Yours sincerely,
Tilda Bogdanović
Dubrovnik PartneR Agency – Executive Producer of Dubrovnik FestiWine
