Pasi Ketolainen MW & András Horkay DipWSET (11:00 – 11:45 Monday, 20th March)
11:00 – 11:45 | Wines of Hungary stand @Hall 12, D20 | language: English
With the latest developments in culinary culture, lighter, fruit forward, refreshing red wines are coming to the fore. Hungary’s most widely planted blue grape variety is Kékfrankos, and winemakers love to work with this variety in practically every wine region where red wines are made. Although there are countless styles as a result, the wines share an elegant acidity and expressive fruit aromas. The masterclass offers you the chance to get acquainted with both younger and older, more mature Kékfrankos wines, as well as two blends based on this grape variety: Eger Bikavér and Szekszárd Bikavér.
Pasi Ketolainen MW: Pasi Ketolainen MW holds a BSc in hospitality management and an MBA. After a career as a sommelier and completing his WSET Diploma in 2003, he worked in sales and product management positions at various wine importers in Finland. Pasi has partner and board member experience and has consulted in an advisory role on strategy, customer relationship management and start-up company development. He has also represented Finland in blind tasting competitions. As well as speaking four languages, lecturing on wine, and conducting educational tastings, Pasi judges at wine competitions and in 2019 started as the commercial director at Viinitie Oy.
András Horkay: András Horkay is the co-founder and director of the Central European Wine Institute (CEWI) which offers WSET wine education courses. He is a WSET graduate and a WSET certified wine lecturer. He’s been promoting Hungarian wines and wine regions both at home and abroad since 2010. He fulfilled the position of the Chairman of the National Wine Expert Comission between 2013-2018, starting from 2016 he acts as an advisor for the Villány wine region. In 2019 he was awarded the Par Excellence Lecturer title by the Hungarian Sommelier Association.
Tűzkő Estate – 7frankos 2020
Vida Winery (Fine Wines Association of Hungary) – Hidaspetre Kékfrankos 2020
Etyeki Kúria (Fine Wines Association of Hungary) – Sopron Kékfrankos 2018
Lajver Winery – Lajver Signum Szekszard Premium Bikaver 2019
Tóth Ferenc Winery (Fine Wines Association of Hungary) – Várvédő Egri Bikavér Superior 2018
Pfneiszl Wine Estate – Kékfrankos „Mesés Vidék” 2015
The masterclass will feature dishes prepared by Michelin Green Star chef Márton Tatai.
We kindly ask all registered attendees for the masterclasses to arrive at the scene of the event at least five minutes prior the start time. After the start time the organizers maintain the right to assign vacant seats to walk-ins. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis at the counter and the tables around it. Thanks for your understanding.
The organizers reserve the right to make changes in the line-up of wines presented at the masterclasses if necessary.
Online registration for the masterclass has been closed. On-site registration is still available at the Wines of Hungary stand in Hall 12, D20 but please note that seats are subject to availability.