Posts Tagged ‘culture’

Vineus Wine Culture Award 2010.mov

April 12th, 2012 | admin

Am 11. Juni 2010 luden C+C Pfeiffer, das Alpe Adria Weindepot und die Agentur havel & petz zur Verleihung des VINEUS Wine Culture Awards ins Wiener MAK. Der reine Publikumspreis wurde an je einen österreichischen Newcomer Winzer, Sommelier, ein Hotel und Restaurant verliehen. Sie haben sich, wie auch der Preisträger des Lebenswerks, um den österreichischen Wein ganz besonders verdient gemacht. Der jährlich stattfindenden Wine Award findet 2011 eine Fortsetzung und sorgt für frischen (Auf-)Wind in der heimischen Weinszene. Näheres auf www.vineus.at

Nikolaihof in Wachau – World Heritage

März 28th, 2012 | admin

„Nikolaihof“ in the Wachau, built on ancient Roman foundations, takes pride in offering only biologically cultivated wine in their tasting halls. True wine lovers enjoy tasting here. The Rieslings and Grüner Veltliners lie in the vineyard’s cellar. But also wine of the Weissburgunder, Neuburger and Chardonnay grapes. The vineyard’s architecture is mainly Gothic and dates from the 15th century. The Roman look is still apparent in the cellars. The historic winepress is no longer used, but the wooden casks are. The Saahs family, owner of the vineyard, presses the wine without chemical additives and lets the wine mature in oaks casks which contain 2000 and 12000 litres. Most of the casks are made from oak or acacia. The making of the casks is an age-old profession. Nowadays there are not many barrel-makers or coopers left. The tricks of the trade are explained in the wine museum. The former workshop stands as it originally looked. Hardly anything has been changed. Officially designated by UNESCO as World Heritage Site, this site is to be safeguarded for the future as a testimony to its enduring past. The 26-part tv-series HERITAGE SITES of the WORLD is available in Dutch and English. Looking for broadcast footage? Please contact www.stockshot.nl ©