Pasi Ketolainen MW (11:00 – 11:45 Tuesday, 12th March)
Hungary’s wine regions are committed to making the most of their natural resources and cultural heritage, and to bringing out the best in a particular grape variety or unique combination of grape varieties. The wine world should become aware of these national treasures of Hungary – one of the richest legacies in the history of wine! Pasi Ketolainen, Master of Wine, will take guests to six wine regions, presenting wines made mainly from indigenous varieties such as Irsai Olivér from Mátra, Egri Csillag from Eger, Olaszrizling from Somló, Vulcanus from Badacsony and Kékfrankos from Szekszárd. The flight consists mainly of white wines, as recent market results show that Hungary is the second fastest growing white wine country in Pasi’s home country of Finland.
Pasi Ketolainen MW: Pasi Ketolainen MW holds a BSc in hospitality management and an MBA. After a career as a sommelier and completing his WSET Diploma in 2003, he worked in sales and product management positions at various wine importers in Finland. Pasi has partner and board member experience and has consulted in an advisory role on strategy, customer relationship management and start-up company development. He has also represented Finland in blind tasting competitions. As well as speaking four languages, lecturing on wine, and conducting educational tastings, Pasi judges at wine competitions and in 2019 started as the commercial director at Viinitie Oy.
Dubicz Winery And Vineyard – Premium Irsai Oliver 2023
Tóth Ferenc Winery – Egri Csillag Superior 2022
Pannonhalma Archabbey – Pannonhalmi Prior 2022
Kancellár Estate Somló – Olaszrizling 2020
Büttner Winery – Vulcanus 2018
Szeleshát Wine Estate – K2 Kékfrankos 2019
We kindly ask all registered attendees for the masterclasses to arrive at the scene of the event at least five minutes prior the start time. After the start time the organizers maintain the right to assign vacant seats to walk-ins. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis at the counter and the tables around it. Thanks for your understanding.
The organizers reserve the right to make changes in the line-up of wines presented at the masterclasses if necessary.
Online registration for the masterclass has been closed. On-site registration is still available at the Wines of Hungary stand in Hall 13, B10 but please note that seats are subject to availability.