Thousands of Wine Enthusiasts Attend RO-WINE Festival in Bucharest

The spring edition of the RO-WINE festival, held from May 24-26, 2024, at Fratelli Studios, attracted thousands of wine lovers from across the country and abroad. The event offered a unique and memorable experience, featuring over 10,000 bottles of wine, more than 2,000 pizzas with carefully selected ingredients, and over 2,000 specialty coffees from Constantin Coffee.

In the three themed zones, visitors could explore over 1,500 wine labels, some newly launched, from well-established local wineries and international wineries making their debut in Romania, including producers from Greece, Argentina, and Champagne.

Studio 1 — brought together renowned wine producers alongside young wineries from Romania and Moldova. Visitors had the opportunity to choose wines that matched their taste, from the latest vintages—2023 for whites and rosés, 2022 for reds—to precious labels that have made history over the past decade or more.

Studio 2 — Taste of Italy Salon, organized in partnership with the Italian Trade Agency (ICE), featured the Italian Ambassador to Romania, Alfredo Mangoni, who socialized with visitors and enjoyed his third participation in the RO-WINE festival.

Studio 3 — dedicated to importers, was buzzing with sparkling wines like Prosecco, Franciacorta, Cava, and Champagne, as well as excellent selections of still wines from the most appreciated companies.

The Italian Trade Agency (ICE) organized a masterclass on olive oil, led by Edoardo Nati from UNAPROL, giving participants the chance to differentiate and appreciate the attributes of authentic, high-quality olive oil.

Wine enthusiasts were eager to participate in the exclusive tastings proposed by the festival organizers, resulting in two of the most anticipated tastings being sold out within minutes of the announcements.

The masterclass area hosted guided tasting sessions by renowned experts, revealing the secrets of wine. Participants enjoyed unique experiences, including exclusive Champagne tastings (featuring wines from private reserves), 100-point Parker Bordeaux wines, and masterclasses conducted by international experts specially invited for the occasion.

Chef Ovidiu Malișevschi prepared several snacks to pair perfectly with the wines presented, such as Risotto al Nero d’Avola, a high-quality culinary delight appreciated by all participants.

Festival partner Macromex prepared exceptional gourmet delights for the weekend, presented at five exhibition stands. Participants enjoyed a generous area where they could taste the goodies prepared by Macromex and its brands, Food and Glory, Philadelphia Romania, La Lorraine Romania, and Dr. Oetker Professional. Additionally, they organized a raffle where visitors won delicious prizes.

The gourmet selection was completed by specialty coffee from Constantin Coffee, offering participants a comprehensive enogastronomic journey. As always, the coffee was highly appreciated and in great demand throughout the festival.

The Spring Edition of RO-Wine Bucharest was full of surprises, new labels, and gourmet delights perfectly paired with the premium wines at each stand.

The Spring Edition of the RO-Wine wine festival in Bucharest was a real success. We are pleased to announce the remarkable presence of HoReCa representatives, facilitating valuable connections between them and the producers present at the fair. The event attracted an impressive number of young wine enthusiasts, and the launch of new labels brought a fresh breath to the industry. Many new producers showcased their products, contributing to the diversity and quality of the experience offered to participants! — said the festival organizers, Marinela Ardelean and Liviu and Mihai Popescu.

Press Contact: Antonia Văideanu
E-mail: info@romaniawinefestival.com
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