XX. year of the international competition Oenoforum - registration until 29 May

XX. TheXX XXInternational Wine Competition builds on19 previous editions and is organized to compare wines from across theworld and to highlight the importance of wines from the world's grape varieties and traditional varieties grown in the Czech Republic, Ryzlink vlašský and Pálava.

The deadline for applications is 29 May 2026.

OENOFORUM - Czech International Wine Competition brings a unique opportunity to compare wines of the listed varieties from different regions of Europe and the world, which are characterized by different climatic and soil conditions, as well as wines produced with different, often diametrically opposed technologies.

The jury consists of the world's leading tasters, representatives of the OIV, UIOE (International Union of Oenologists) and the best evaluators from the Czech Republic and Slovakia.The competition is organised and hosted by the Union of Winemakers of the Czech Republic and the National Wine Centre in cooperation with the Union of Oenologists of the Czech Republic. The competition is supported by the Wine Fund of the Czech Republic and the South Moravian Region.

The competition is sponsored by the International Organisation for Wine and Viticulture OIV. The competition fully respects the international standards for international wine competitions issued by the OIV in Resolution 332A/2009 (OIV standard for international wine and spirituous beverages of vitivinicultural origin competitions - resolution OIV/concours 332A/2009).

The closing date for the submission of samples is 29 May 2026.

Entry of wines via the ELWIS system.

until 10 May 2026 - 20 % discount
until 17 May 2026 - 10 % discount
from 24 May 2026 - 0 % discount.

Download the competition statutes:
Oenoforum_2026_CZ
Oenoforum_2026_EN

Oenoforum 2026 conference on Riesling

For more information, please visit www.oenoforum.cz.

Don't miss the opportunity to participate in the only world wine competition in the Czech Republic.

We also invite you to the international conference at Oenoforum 2026. This year's edition will focus on the Riesling variety - one of the most important white varieties in the world, which is considered one of the purest expressions of terroir. Its character, style and international reputation have long been shaped primarily by the traditional wine regions of Germany and Austria.For complete information, including the programme and application form, please visit www.oenoforum.cz or www.vinarskecentrum.cz/kurzy-a-seminare.

The conference price is CZK 2,200 and includes the expert programme, tasting of more than 21 wine samples, full service, interpretation, study materials, refreshments and lunch.

More information about the conference here.

We look forward to further cooperation!