Award of Winemaker of the Year
Guests watch the prize-giving ceremony, toast to winners, and sample award-winning wines.
Retz Wine Week
Retzer Weinwoche
Retz, Austria
Jun 17 - 21, 2026Expected
Each June, the town of Retz fills the Sparkassengarten with hundreds of wines for its Wine Week. Local growers and international sommeliers gather to taste and award the year's best, in a celebration running since 1969 that turns the spring into a festival of the vine.
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Sparkassengarten Retz
Retz, Austria
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Respect local boundaries
Use provided tasting glass responsibly; respect new wine traditions.
Read the local rhythm
Tasting glasses provided; do not drink and drive. Children’s area indicates family-friendly.
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Crowds & timing
Crowd level: moderate.
Tickets
Free events are available.
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Retz Wine Week
Retzer Weinwoche
Retz, Austria
Each June, the town of Retz fills the Sparkassengarten with hundreds of wines for its Wine Week. Local growers and international sommeliers gather to taste and award the year's best, in a celebration running since 1969 that turns the spring into a festival of the vine.
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Jun 17 - 21, 2026Expected dates
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Tier A · Critical media gap
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Focuses on wine education and regional promotion. Local growers showcase their products, and visitors learn about wine varieties. It includes food stalls by regional producers and children’s programs, reinforcing community ties to viticulture.
Key moments to know
Award of Winemaker of the Year
Guests watch the prize-giving ceremony, toast to winners, and sample award-winning wines.
How to show up well
first-timer tips
Respect local boundaries
Use provided tasting glass responsibly; respect new wine traditions.
Read the local rhythm
Tasting glasses provided; do not drink and drive. Children’s area indicates family-friendly.
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Jun 17 - 21, 2026
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Retz
Lower Austria (Retzer Land)
Cost
Free public events available
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Families welcome
Very High visitor welcome
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