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<blockquote>250 renowned world wine experts at the Brno Exhibition Centre evaluated 8,500 wines from 46 countries</blockquote>Over the course of three days, from 4 to 6 September, 250 renowned world wine experts at the Brno Exhibition Centre evaluated 8,500 wines from 46 countries, including a record 370 wines from the Czech Republic. Against this amazing competition, wines from Moravia and Bohemia received 112 medals, namely 6 Grand Prix, 40 gold and 66 silver. The best result is the award for the best white wine of the competition and at the same time, national champion, for Hibernal, a selection of grapes from 2015 from the B/V winery in Milotice, Moravia.Two Grand Prix, i.e. awards for extraordinary wines of the competition, were won by the Mikrosv&iacute;n Mikulov winery for Veltliner Green 2018, late harvest, and Italian Riesling 2018, late harvest. The Lahofer winery won a medal for a selection of grapes for the Pinot Noir 2018, and one medal was awarded to Bohemia Sekt Prestige Brut 2017 from the Bohemia Sekt winery, the Pavlov Winery won a medal for Italian Riesling 2017 and the B/V winery won a medal for a selection of grapes for the award-winning Hibernal 2015."I consider this event a huge success and despite Covid-19 and a completely unpredictable year, we managed to organize a large global competition, bring world tasters and wine experts to South Moravia and introduce them not only to our wines but also to our culture, great Moravian food and the beauty of the region,"&nbsp; said Jaroslav Machovec, Director of the Wine Fund and he added: "Given that a record 370 wines from Moravia and Bohemia entered the competition thanks to the domestic organizers, we hoped for good results, but the number of awarded wines and winning the title for the best white wine of the competition is something extraordinary in such an amazing competition. We have long known that Moravian and Bohemian winemakers produce world-class wines but now it has been confirmed that they can also make the best wines in the world."

A total of 2,520 medals were awarded in the competition, of which 78 were Grand Prix, 824 gold and 1,618 silver. With 112 medals received, the Czech Republic ranked fifth behind the European wine-growing regions in France, Spain, Italy and Portugal. The excellent results in this international comparison rank the Czech Republic and South Moravia among the best wine regions in the world. This year was the premiere for the city of Brno and the South Moravian Region -&nbsp; the first time that they had organised one of the world's most prestigious wine competitions.In addition to the South Moravian Region, the partners of the event were the Wine Fund of the Czech Republic, the Wine Producers Association of the Czech Republic, the National Wine Centre in Valtice, the City of Brno, the Tourist Board - South Moravia and Trade Fairs Brno.The international wine competition Concours Mondial de Bruxelles was first held in 1994. In the early years, the evaluation took place in Brussels, in 2006 the competition started to travel among the important wine regions of Europe. It took place, for example, in Plovdiv (Bulgaria), Jesolo (Italy), Guimares (Portugal), Luxembourg (Luxembourg), Bratislava (Slovakia), Aigl&eacute; (Switzerland) and other cities. Next year, the competition will take place in China, in the Ningxia region, in the city of Yinchuan. The Czech Republic has been participating in the competition since the first event in 1994.

Great Success for wines from Moravia and Bohemia in the Concours Mondial Bruxelles Competition

Concours Mondial de Bruxelles is one of the most prestigious and largest international events in its category. In its 27th year, 250 experienced experts from 46 countries of the world are tasting and evaluating 8,500 registered wines, of which 370 are from the Czech Republic. Their main task will be to select wines of excellent quality, regardless of their etiquette or reputation."After several years of effort, we have now taken the opportunity for South Moravia to host the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles. Unfortunately, the whole preparation process and the procedure itself was complicated by the coronavirus pandemic. But I am convinced that, thanks to this prestigious event, we will be able to stand among the world's top winemakers, and as co-organizers we will do our utmost to ensure its smooth running and provide a great experience to all participants," said the governor of the South Moravian Region Bohumil &Scaron;imek.The submitted samples will be tasted and evaluated for three days. A strong emphasis is being placed on organization and safety. All events will be carried out in both a professional spirit and to the highest standards. Throughout the evaluation, strict attention is paid to compliance with and ensuring the best possible conditions for the wines and contestants. The wines will be judged by 55 juries composed of five to six jurors. Each wine is evaluated by a traditional 100-point system using special software. Only wines that achieve the highest score will receive gold and silver medals. Particularly extraordinary wines will receive winning gold medals. In addition, increased hygiene measures in view of the current situation will be taken throughout the event."Preparing and organizing such an event is particularly complex. In addition, this year it was made more challenging by the coronavirus crisis. However, the fact that it takes place in our region will help to spread and increase the awareness of the quality of wines from Moravia and Bohemia, not only in our country, but also all over the world," summarized Jaroslav Machovec, Wine Fund Director, and he added: "Next week, the attention of the entire wine world will be focused on us, and therefore we are really happy that we found an alternative date and that the competition will take place here."In addition to the South Moravian Region, the partners of the event are the city of Brno, the Wine Fund of the Czech Republic, the Wine Producers Association of the Czech Republic, the National Wine Centre in Valtice, the Tourist Board - South Moravia or Trade Fairs Brno.The international wine competition Concours Mondial de Bruxelles was first held in 1994. In the early years the evaluation took place in Brussels, in 2006 the competition started to travel among the important wine regions of Europe. It took place, for example, in Plovdiv (Bulgaria), Jesolo (Italy), Guimares (Portugal), Luxembourg (Luxembourg), Bratislava (Slovakia), Aigl&eacute; (Switzerland) and other cities. The Czech Republic has been participating in the competition since the very beginning in 1994.More information about the competition can be found at <a href="http://www.cmb-brno2020.cz">www.cmb-brno2020.cz</a> and <a href="http://www.concoursmondial.com">www.concoursmondial.com</a>.About Moravian and Czech wines see&nbsp; <a href="http://www.vinazmoravyvinazcech.cz">www.vinazmoravyvinazcech.cz</a>.

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International Wine Competition Concours Mondial de Bruxelles Next Week in Brno

Oenoforum 2020

The title of Champion of White Wines was awarded to Rhine Riesling, the late 2018 harvest of the family winery of Jindřich Kadrnka from Břez&iacute;, and the title of Champion of Young Wines, i.e. 2019 wines, was awarded to Sylvan Green, selection of 2019 grapes of winery of Bc. Pavla Tr&eacute;&scaron;kov&aacute; - ENTR&Eacute;E viticulture, which is a new entrant in the market. The best red wine in the competition was Hron, selection of 2018 grapes from the Slovak winery V&Iacute;NO MRVA &amp; STANKO, a.s. and the last title of Champion - best cuv&eacute;e was awarded to the Moldovan cuv&eacute;e Aurore Syrah - Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 of FAUTOR winery. The award for the best collection was awarded to VINS winery, Vinosady from Slovakia.Our winemakers are winners in 8 categories: <ul><li>In the category of young dry wines, Botur Wine with Riesling, the late harvest of 2019.</li><li>The Volař&iacute;k winery won with Riesling, late 2018 harvest, in the category of white dry wines.</li><li>In the category of white semi-dry wines, the Volař&iacute;k winery won with Riesling, a selection of 2018 grapes.</li><li>In the category of ros&eacute; wines, V&iacute;no Botur winery with Cabernet Sauvignon ros&eacute;, a selection of 2017 grapes, became a winner.</li><li>In the category of sweet sparkling wines, Sonberk winery won with P&aacute;lava, 2018 straw wine.</li><li>In the category of dry white cuv&eacute;e, Thaya winery won with cuv&eacute;e, the 2018 Moravian regional wine.</li><li>In the category of sparkling wines, BOHEMIA SEKT defended its victory with the quality sparkling wine Chardonnay Brut, Prestige.</li><li>Awards of Ing. Jindřich &Scaron;evč&iacute;k, CSc. for the best Sauvinon blanc was won by the Volař&iacute;k winery for Sauvignon, late harvest 2019.</li></ul>&nbsp;<h2>About the competition</h2>Oenoforum - Czech International Wine Competition compares wines from different parts of Europe and the world, which are characterized by different climatic and soil conditions, as well as wines produced by various, often diametrically different, technologies. Emphasis is traditionally placed mainly on wines of the Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon varieties which have a special category and award in the competition. The organizer of the competition is the Wine Producers Association of the Czech Republic. The competition is supported by the Wine Fund of the Czech Republic, the National Wine Centre and other organizations. The competition was sponsored by the Governor of the South Moravian Region JUDr. Bohumil &Scaron;imek. The general partner of the event is the company Vinařsk&yacute; r&aacute;j.&nbsp;More information about the competition and the conference can be found at <a href="http://www.oenoforum.cz">www.oenoforum.cz</a> or <a href="http://www.facebook.com/oenoforum/">www.facebook.com/oenoforum/</a>.

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