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In addition to culinary delights, the festival offers a rich selection of wines from various regions around the world. Visitors can take part in tastings and receive expert advice from Estonia\u2019s top sommeliers. The wine area features both large and small Estonian wine importers, ensuring that even the most demanding gourmet will find a favorite in the selection. Several wine-related trainings and events will also take place in different venues around Tartu during the festival week.<\/p>\n

Access to the wine area is free <\/strong>of charge.
Visitors are welcome to bring their own wine glass for tastings or purchase one on-site for \u20ac3<\/strong>.
\nWine glasses are not part of the deposit return system.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Wine courses<\/strong> require prior registration and are subject to a fee. Courses are held in Estonian unless stated otherwise.
\nDuring the festival week, participants of all Wine Festival events receive 50% off admission to the Tartu Art Museum upon presentation of their event ticket.<\/p>\n

Wednesday, August 5
\n<\/strong>18:00 Special Screening of the Wine Documentary Sour Grapes<\/em> at Elektriteater
\nThe film tells the story of one of the biggest frauds in the wine world. Indonesian-born businessman and wine collector Rudy Kurniawan supplied wealthy wine enthusiasts with counterfeit Burgundy wines for years. It is a story of how forged wines and human vanity helped generate millions of dollars\u2014and how hubris eventually caught up with him.
\nAll attendees will receive a complimentary glass of wine at Vein ja Vine upon presentation of their movie ticket. Please note: the wine is guaranteed to be 100% authentic!
\nMore information and\u00a0tickets.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Thursday, August 6<\/strong>
17:30 Cheese and Wine Masterclass | Kristjan Markii<\/span><\/span> | Tartu Art Museum<\/span><\/span>, Raekoja plats 18
\nAfter the wine tasting, the experience continues with a guided tour of the Tartu Art Museum\u2019s exhibition Kitchen Art: A Food Story Painted with a Brush<\/em>, led by curator Aavo Kokk. The tour lasts approximately 45 minutes and invites participants to explore food-related artworks through the lens of wine and food pairings. Workshop participants can visit all museum exhibitions free of charge after the tour.
\nMore information and tickets<\/strong>.<\/a><\/p>\n

Friday, August 7
\n<\/strong>The wine area opens at 17:00.
\n<\/strong>16:00 Rising Stars of France from the Foothills of the Alps: Wines of Jura and Savoie | Kristjan Markii | Vein ja Vine, R\u00fc\u00fctli 8
\nMore information and tickets<\/strong>.<\/a>
\n18:00 Italy\u2019s Metodo Classico: The Luxurious World of Italian Sparkling Wines | Kristjan Markii | Vein ja Vine, R\u00fc\u00fctli 8
\nMore information and tickets<\/strong>.<\/a>
\n18:00 La Hora del Vermut \u2013 Vermouth Hour | Representative of DeMuller Winery | Vint Wine Bar, \u00dclikooli 7 | In English!
\n<\/strong>More information and tickets.<\/a> | SOLD OUT!
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Saturday, August 8
\n<\/strong>The wine area opens at 14:00.
\n<\/strong>13:00 Liviko Bubble Gallery Presents: Sparkling Wines from Four Continents | Aivar Kaha | Arabella Boat, Atlantis Pier
\nMore information and tickets<\/strong>.<\/a> |\u00a0SOLD OUT!<\/strong>
\n14:30 Wine Stories from Luxembourg Vol. 3 | Ants Anup\u00f5ld | Arabella Boat, Atlantis Pier
\nMore information and tickets<\/strong>.<\/a>
\n15:00 Glassware Masterclass \u2013 Does the Glass Affect the Taste of Wine? | Aivar Vipper | Vein ja Vine, R\u00fc\u00fctli 8
\nMore information and tickets<\/strong>.<\/a>
\n16:00 Around the World Through Ros\u00e9 Wines | Erbi Kildjer | Arabella Boat, Atlantis Pier
\nMore information and tickets<\/strong>.<\/a>
\n17:30 The Wonderful Sekts of Germany and Austria | Aivar Vipper | Arabella Boat, Atlantis Pier
\nMore information and tickets<\/strong>.<\/a>
\n19:00 A Leisurely Cruise with Cr\u00e9mant and Strawberries | Arabella Boat, Atlantis Pier | This is not a masterclass!
\nMore information and tickets<\/strong>.<\/a><\/p>\n

Participating wine importers: Wine Passion, Nautimus, Aldar Eesti, Momentin Eesti, Prof Group, Vinoforever, Veiniateljee, Celefante, Wines.ee, Alter Baltics<\/p>\n

The organizer will be taking photos, videos, and audio recordings during the event and will share them with participants as well as on public media channels. The materials may also be used in Tartu city\u2019s marketing and communication materials.<\/em><\/p>\n

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