The first international competition dedicated to Blaufränkisch
The Blaufränkisch International Competition is a groundbreaking event for winemakers, merchants, and lovers of the Blaufränkisch variety.
The aim of the competition is to compare Frankovka wines from around the world, appreciate their diversity, and showcase the power of this phenomenal variety across terroirs and technologies.
Statute of the competition
Sample submission
Would you like to enter your wines in an international competition? Don't miss the registration deadline – January 16, 2026.
Join us for a professional conference dedicated to Blaufränkisch grape variety in a broad historical, terroir, and international context. The program focuses on the influence of geology, the origin and development of the variety, working with barrels, building Grand Cru vineyards, and the diverse forms of Frankovka across Europe. The speakers will be given by renowned winemakers, academics, and international experts.
Tasting of all competition samples from the first Blaufränkisch International Competition. You can look forward to Blaufränkisch wines from traditional regions (Hungary, Austria, Germany, Slovakia, Czechia, Serbia, Slovenia, Croatia, Romania) as well as from less typical or exotic countries such as Poland, Italy, Spain, Canada, and Australia.
Ticket for February 13
Ticket for February 14
The fee for registering one sample is CZK 1,240 / € 50.
The registration fee must be paid by February 2, 2026, at the latest. Late payment or non-payment may result in the sample being disqualified from the competition.
All boxes must by signed “Blaufrânkisch International Competition” and delivered between January 4–25 to one of these address:
BIC – Hotel Kraví hora
Bořetice 510
691 08 Bořetice
phone (CZ): +420 519 430 090
Österreichisches Weininstitut
Josef Hafner Strasse 4
2100 Korneuburg
Austria
phone (AT): +43 (1) 503 92 67-60.
Vinárstvo Mrva a Stanko
Orešianska 7522/7A
917 01, Trnava
Slovakia
phone (SK): 0911 746911
Miro Munda
Jastrebci 36, 2276 Kog
Slovenija
phone (SI): 00386 41 474 935
Mirko Rnjak
Luja Adamiča 31, Novi Beograd
Serbia
phone (RS) 00381 65 3312 863
Hegyközségek Nemzeti Tanácsa
Fehérvári út 84/A, 1119 Budapest
Hungary
phone (HU) 06 1 413 75 27
You can download the complete program; we will gradually specify the details as the competition date approaches.