Food & Drinks
EXPOVINA The 66th Zurich Wine Exhibition
66th Zurich Wine Exhibition – Zurich celebrates the fall of wine!
From October 31 to November 14 at the Bürkliplatz in Zurich
On October 31, 2019, the Zürcher Weinflotte arrives at Bürkliplatz for the 66th time. The largest public wine fair in Europe will transform Zurich into the Swiss wine capital for two weeks. Until 14th November, around 125 winegrowers and wine merchants invite you to 170 stalls for a fascinating journey through all the major wine-growing regions in the world. On board twelve Lake Zurich ships, more than 4,000 wines from six continents will be offered for tasting.
Whole Switzerland on board Swiss wines dominate the EXPOVINA 2019. Products from all major vineyard cantons demonstrate the variety of varieties, terroirs, climatic conditions and wine growing personalities. The Valais once again convinces in the Leader role, followed by the Vaud, the leading German-speaking wine-growing regions and Ticino.
Europe’s South in Front The foreign assortment is global. Wines from six continents are on board. For two decades, Italy has been the main foreign player in the Swiss market and at the Expovina. The south is still in vogue. This can benefit the wines from all over the Mediterranean, namely from Spain and southern France. A selection of high-quality wines from Germany and Austria completes the encounter with European viticulture. Once again impressive is the high-quality appearance of overseas. The Expovina remains a particularly interesting showcase for wines from California as well as for plants from the southern hemisphere. Especially the wines of the 2017 vintage, which are new to the market, are curious.
BBQ restaurant on the “Rosenstadt” A fine wine also includes exquisite dishes from the kitchen. The Zurich Wine Exhibition takes this claim into account with its diverse culinary offer. For the first time, the “Rosenstadt” will take center stage as a BBQ restaurant. With grill specialties from the land and from the water as well as a selection of great wines. Once again, on board MS Wadin, the Italianità is celebrated with pasta dishes, and at Panta Rhei, fondue and raclette have been big hits for decades.
Expovina ticket sale now online as well It is now possible to purchase the tickets online on the Expovina website. The price for an online ticket is CHF 27.-, at the box office the entrance fee is CHF 30.-. EXPOVINA President Bruno Sauter: “Each year, we work to improve the quality and innovation of the Expovina, for the benefit of both exhibitors and wine connoisseurs. This year, for the first time, tickets can be conveniently purchased online – and the new culinary program of the BBQ restaurant on the “Rosenstadt” promises to be a highlight of the 66th Expovina! ».
Opening hours: Exhibition: Monday to Saturday: 13 to 21 o’clock (Kassaschluss: 20.30 o’clock) Sunday: 11 to 19 o’clock (Kassaschluss: 18.30 o’clock) Restaurants: 11.30 to 24 o’clock (Sunday: 11 to 21 o’clock) Admission price incl. Catalog CHF 30 .-, online CHF 27.- (www.expovina.ch) Access from 18 years. Dogs are not allowed at the exhibition.
