At the professional symposium of "Arlberg Weinberg" in Lech and Zürs (Austria), Masters of Wine and prominent wine professionals discuss current topics in viticulture. The first professional conference on the development of the globally cultivated varieties Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc will take place on December 9. Influencer and wine expert Cokie Ponikvar, who has nearly half a million followers, the editor-in-chief of the British wine trade magazine "Drinks Business", Patrick Schmitt MW, and author Aleksandar Zecevic will speak on this topic. The event will be moderated by Willi Klinger, the former head of Austria Wine Marketing.

The professional conference "Everything About Water" on December 10 will address the challenges faced by winemakers due to rising temperatures and increasing drought in viticulture. Moderated by British wine author and biologist Dr. Jamie Goode, the Sicilian producer Arianna Occhipinti, oenology professor Dr. Alain Deloire, Spanish winemaker Sara Pérez (Mas Martinet, Clos Mogador****, Priorat), and Austrian biologist and author Dr. Martin Grassberger will discuss these issues.

Do terroir wines or natural wines better express their origin in the glass? This intensely discussed topic will be addressed in the discussion "One Origin, Two Paths: Terroir & Natural Wine" on December 11 by author Simon J. Woolf (The Morning Claret), founder of Raw Wine Isabelle Legeron MW, winemakers Sará Pérez (Priorat) and Katharina Wechsler*** from Rheinhessen, as well as Andreas Wickhoff MW from the winery Bründlmayer*****, Kamptal.

During the days surrounding the symposium, many special tastings and masterclasses will take place. The entire program and tickets are available at Arlberg Weinberg Lech Zürs.

(al / Source: Press Release)