"WINE VISION BY OPEN BALKAN" TO BE HELD FROM OCTOBER 10 TO 12

BELGRADE, OCTOBER 5 /SRNA/ - The Wine Vision by Open Balkan International Wine, Food and Spirits Fair, one of the largest and most significant wine and gastronomy events in Europe, will be held at the Belgrade Fair from October 10 to 12 under the slogan "One Place. The Whole World".

For the fifth time, producers, distributors, professional buyers, experts and wine enthusiasts from Serbia, the region and numerous countries around the world will gather at the same venue, the Government of Serbia said. The best wines and spirits will be presented by 550 exhibitors from more than 30 countries, while buyers and sellers from 45 countries have announced their attendance, with more than 2,000 business meetings scheduled. More than 800 wines will be presented and evaluated as part of the Fair. They will be judged by 26 judges from 18 countries, including six holders of the Master of Wine title, with the focus on the quality and authenticity of wines and grape varieties. Spirits will be judged by international distillate experts from the Spirits Selection by CMB competition, while 17 masterclasses dedicated to wine and spirits will be held as part of the professional programme, featuring 22 lecturers from 14 countries. A special segment this year will once again be the Food Vision event, dedicated to regional gastronomy and hospitality, where visitors will be able to watch cooking competitions, food and wine pairings, masterclasses and other activities. The Wine Vision by Open Balkan event has grown into an important international platform for connecting producers and buyers, promoting wine culture and gastronomy, and presenting traditional products from Serbia and the region on the global market.