Eszterházy Károly Catholic University is delighted to announce the latest edition of its conference, which has a tradition spanning more than two decades. Following its renewal in 2023, Eger Wine Meetup will open its doors again in 2026. The mission of the event is to provide guidance to decision-makers in the viticulture and winemaking sector, while also creating a solid professional foundation for building the future – whether it be adapting to environmental changes, transforming consumer habits, or economic challenges affecting the sector.

SCHEDULE:

INNOVATION AND THE WINE MARKET

– Gonzaga Santesteban: “The basics of successful vineyard establishment: choosing the right rootstock and high-quality propagating material”

– Ursula Fradera: “The question of wine consumption: cultural heritage or health risk?”

– Eszterházy Károly Catholic University: “Presentation of Kékfrankos clone experiments”

– András Horkay: “Hungarian wine on the world wine map”

COMMUNITY

– Fabio Aimar and Gianni Annoni – “The functioning of consortia for the protection of origin – presentation of the Consortium for the Protection of the Origin of Barolo, Barbaresco, Alba, Langhe and Dogliani Wines: history, organizational structure, activities and services.”

– Dr. Attila Fiath: “Wine region strategies – identity based on terroir”

– György Lőrincz Jr.: “Possible paths for developing Eger wine”

– BYOB – Bring Your Own Bottle tasting evening/dinner