VIIІ International Forum of Winemakers and Sommeliers took place in Kiev

On November 19, 2023, the VIII International Forum of Winemakers and Sommeliers was held in Kyiv, at the InterContinental Kyiv Hotel (2A Velyka Zhytomyrska St.), within the framework of which the following events took place:

- The jubilee XX All-Ukrainian Sommelier Competition "Master Sommelier - 2022-2023",

- VII All-Ukrainian Cavist Competition "Best Cavist of Ukraine - 2022-2023",

- Round table of winemakers and sommeliers as part of the Winemakers' Dinner,

- Open tastings and presentations of wines, spirits, cheeses and other products for all guests of the events.

Organizers of professional events:

- Ukrainian Association of Winemakers and Sommeliers,

- Association of Cavists of Ukraine,

- The first in Ukraine Master Class Sommelier School.

General Partner - TM "Vinos dela Luz"

Partners: TM Big Wines, SV plus, Poli1898, Delamain, AELRED, Eyguebelle, ACHA, Purity, Zinka, Voda.ua, Cigar House Fortuna, Academy of Labor, Social Relations and Tourism, InterContinental Kyiv Hotel.

Ambassadors of several countries, MPs, the Chairman of the Trade Unions of Ukraine, heads of alcoholic beverage importers, restaurant managers, sommeliers, winemakers, heads of wine companies and wine boutiques, representatives of business structures, media and TV, wine connoisseurs and lovers attended the events.

The Forum opened with a minute of silence in honor of the deceased wine industry professionals who had previously participated in the Forum as participants and jury members.

Then, the anthem of Ukraine was performed live by a young singer Severina.

The professional jury was headed by Dr. Ricardo F. Nunez, owner of the international wine holding VINOS DELA LUZ. For the fourth year in a row, Dr. Nunez has been heading the jury and the