The traditional consecration of wine on the feast of St. John, the Apostle, the Evangelist takes place on 27 December in honour of St. John, to whom a cup of poisoned wine was served. John blessed it and drank it, and the poison did not work.
Therefore, on his feast day the wine drunk is traditionally holy wine. This tradition is also maintained in Hlohovec. Local winemakers bring their young wines, which are blessed by the local priest. The event also includes a show and tasting of homemade spreads. The particular and traditional Cimbál music is played and a local folk ensemble performs.
Saint Martin’s, Mikulov. The chateau will host the St. Martin’s Tasting of Young Wines of the Mikulov Wine Sub-Region, and the Market Square will be linked to folklore and music programs. On the 11th of November Saint Martin visits Mikulov on a white horse accompanied by people in folk dress. In some restaurants the traditional goose will be offered on the menu.
The celebration of wine, half-fermented wine (burčák) and good moods. Numerous folk costumes, children’s ethnographic ensembles, male and female choirs, but also the main icons of modern music.
“Valtice cycling” is an event for all who like to relax while cycling, want to improve their racing results and enjoy a traditional glass of the fine half-fermented wine, “burčák” or other fine wines in the beautiful surroundings of Valtice.
The oldest, largest and most prestigious wine exhibition in the Czech Republic on the premises of the Valtice chateau, in which participate international exhibitors.
