Elizabeth Gabay MW & Caroline Gilby MW (16:00 – 17:00 Sunday, 19th March)
16:00 – 17:00 | Forum Halle 13 II, Hall 13/F80 | language: English
The world’s first closed wine region was established in Tokaj-Hegyalja, and UNESCO awarded the region the title of World Heritage Site in 2002. The richness of its unique characteristics, the cooperation of nature, the vine and the winemaker, is what gives the wines of Tokaj to the Hungarian people and the world. There are only six authorised grape varieties: Furmint, Hárslevelű, Muscat Blanc, Zéta, Kövérszőlő and Kabar. These are used to produce a wide variety of local wines, from sparkling wines, through fresh, light estate wines, to serious dry single- vineyard wines, to unique wine styles such as Szamorodni and Aszú.
Elizabeth Gabay MW has worked in wine since 1986(!), representing vineyards in southern France, Italy and Burgundy in the UK market. She first visited Hungary – Tokaj – in 1993. Ms. Gabay became a Master of Wine in 1998 and moved to France in 2002 increasing her focus on writing, teaching and consulting. Since 2008, she has worked increasingly with the wines of Hungary, visiting several times a year, and writing and lecturing on the wines of Hungary.
Dr Caroline Gilby MW: Dr Caroline Gilby MW is a widely published wine writer, award-winning author and consultant specialising in the wines of Central and Eastern Europe. She is regional chair covering Hungary at Decanter World Wine Awards and in 2018 she became the first foreigner to be awarded the title of „Friend of Hungarian Winemakers”. She is also a member of the Confrérie de Tokaj.
Dereszla Winery- Chateau Dereszla Prestige Sparkling Wine 2017
Holdvölgy – Vision 2019
Balassa Winery – Tokaji Furmint “Szent Tamás” 2021
TR Wines Tokaj – TR Szamorodni 2019
Gizella Winery – Gizella Aszú 6 Puttonyos 2018
Barta Winery – Öreg Király-dűlő Tokaji Aszú 6 Puttonyos 2019
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 or at Forum Hall 13/F80, but please note that seats are subject to availability.