{"id":1862,"date":"2022-12-06T18:25:34","date_gmt":"2022-12-06T17:25:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fair-wine.com\/faq\/"},"modified":"2025-12-04T13:13:15","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T12:13:15","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fair-wine.com\/en\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-dd0f64b4\" id=\"FAQ\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-9190aee4 gb-headline-text\">Questions &amp; Answers<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-fc35071e\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1a1a592f gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a1cf6ff2 gb-accordion__item gb-accordion__item-open\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-9937baf1 gb-accordion__toggle gb-block-is-current\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-9937baf1\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Why a FairWineAward?<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-ed3d69ad\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ed3d69ad\">\n\n<p>The FairWineAward is the first and only international competition for forward-looking and environmentally friendly wines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Against the backdrop of climate change, grape varieties that are particularly well adapted to the respective market and environmental conditions and enable natural, environmentally friendly, sustainable and culturally valuable wine production will be important in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/fair-wine.com\/en\/fair-wine-award\/\">FairWineAward<\/a> promotes qualitative competition among producers and puts their wines in the social spotlight.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-556e043c gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-0f5628b5 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-0f5628b5\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">What are the advantages of participating?<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-698c4e6f\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-698c4e6f\">\n\n<p>One of the central aims of the Fair Wine Award is to create transparency and comparability in terms of quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each participant thus receives an objective quality assessment of their wines from independent experts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, the competition offers the opportunity to increase one&#8217;s own awareness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Awarding of the winning wines at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurovino.info\/de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EUROVINO<\/a> (01.+02.03.26). At the high-profile and media-effective networking evening event and 2 days of full trade fair presence in the large tasting zone.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Marketing presence and free mention in the Fair Wine PR work as a door opener to the specialist wine and upmarket food retail\/SEH trade as well as the restaurant\/hotel trade. The Fair Wine Team plays the results of all awards in the German trade.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High media attention &#8211; in addition to the Fair Wine Award, the &#8220;Fair Wine Wine Retailer 2026&#8221; and the &#8220;Wine Bar of the Year 2026&#8221; will also be chosen.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fair Wine Road Show 2026. You can be there with selected wines when the award is presented directly at leading specialist retailers in Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, Cologne and Frankfurt (among other places).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Fair Wine quality seal as a free file for your advertising, or (optionally) as a sticker on your bottle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Winning wines can be used in Fair Wine Academy staff seminars for retail and gastronomy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Free link to your website\/online store for 1 year on www.fair-wine.com<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If a winery is exhibiting at EUROVINO 2026, visitors will find its stand number on the wine. Exhibitors can therefore use this space to create a further<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Create a point of reference for the visitor. (We know from research that many visitors start in the tasting zone and get an initial overview here,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>before they visit the stands in the exhibition). Exhibitors will receive their winner&#8217;s certificate at the start of the fair and can use it to advertise at their stand (before the award ceremony).<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-88d0c0e6 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-74080074 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-74080074\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Why is the award ceremony held in conjunction with the new EUROVINO wine fair?<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-13591d3d\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-13591d3d\">\n\n<p>EUROVINO, an international b2b wine fair, focuses on sustainability. It is therefore only natural that the Fair Wine Award should be presented at EUROVINO. In addition, EUROVINO and Fair Wine support each other as partners in their activities and are both committed to sustainable development in the wine industry. We focus on the wine trade (specialist retailers, food retailers\/SEK) and the catering\/hotel industry and publicize the results of the award to these target groups.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a50d4248 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-229923a4 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-229923a4\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Which wines can be submitted?<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-da209bca\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-da209bca\">\n\n<p>All wines that fall into one of the following categories:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RES<\/strong> wines from climate- and fungus-resistant grape varieties and new varieties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NACH<\/strong> wines from environmentally friendly and sustainable production as well as organic wines (all grape varieties are permitted).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>HIS<\/strong> wines from historical grape varieties that were known as grape varieties before 1900, under 1,000 hectares of vineyards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>SKF<\/strong> sparkling wines (from traditional, classic bottle fermentation, Method Rurale, Methodo Antico and P\u00e9tillant Naturel)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>SMC<\/strong> sparkling wines with designation of origin and single vineyard designation (also Charmat method)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NOE<\/strong> natural wines, orange wines, experimental wines and wines from alternative fermentation and ageing containers such as amphorae, concrete cisterns, etc.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-70edf061 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-7f4ea0b8 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-7f4ea0b8\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Can multiple wines be registered at the same time?<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-65d324be\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-65d324be\">\n\n<p>Of course, several wines can be registered by one producer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We grant a discount of 5% (on the total price) for five wines; 10% (on the total price) for 10 wines or more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the registration of a wine must be done individually.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-0605fb02 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-6ab8f914 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-6ab8f914\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">How many bottles of wine are to be provided per employee?<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-6bef319d\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6bef319d\">\n\n<p>3 bottles must be submitted for each wine registered. Here, one bottle is the test bottle, one bottle serves as a counter bottle in case a qualitative check is necessary and one bottle is intended for a possible final tasting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please send the wines carriage paid, duty paid and tax paid to the following address:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dr. Hermann Pilz<br\/>c\/o Fair-Wine-Award<br\/>Jahnstra\u00dfe 22<br\/>76833 Kn\u00f6ringen i. d. Pfalz<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a06967b5 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-edfe5a01 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-edfe5a01\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Where do I send the samples?<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-fb35ab67\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-fb35ab67\">\n\n<p>Please send your 3 bottles per submitted wine free domicile, duty paid and taxed to the following address:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dr. Hermann Pilz<br\/>c\/o Fair-Wine-Award<br\/>Jahnstra\u00dfe 22<br\/>76833 Kn\u00f6ringen i. d. Pfalz<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-9b0ca389 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-9aab72d1 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-9aab72d1\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Will I get back bottles which are not needed?<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-5f5ca451\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5f5ca451\">\n\n<p>For organisational reasons, bottles cannot be returned. The remaining bottles will be used in the Fair Wine tasting zone at EUROVINO.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f794475c gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-a0944b77 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-a0944b77\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Is there a hotline or help with registration?<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-8d44fddc\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-8d44fddc\">\n\n<p>You are welcome to send us an email or contact us by phone at +49-221-79005617 or +49-160-5399934.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4b9c07ce gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-000b349f gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-000b349f\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">What is the deadline for registration?<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-b16d23ee\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b16d23ee\">\n\n<p>o Start of registration: immediately<br\/>o Registration deadline: February 15, 2026<br\/>o Closing date: February 17, 2026<br\/>o Tasting: 18. + February 19, 2026<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-44228ca3 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-b94fc8bb gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-b94fc8bb\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">How can I correct the data of a wine that has already been registered?<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-7bc30fb4\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-7bc30fb4\">\n\n<p>Data of wines already registered can be corrected or changed at any time until the closing date. Simply go back to the login screen and click on the wine in the list of your submissions, change and save.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-87b0a448 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-a5a667f7 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-a5a667f7\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">What do I do if I do not have all the necessary data for a wine?<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-7083df86\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-7083df86\">\n\n<p>Please enter the available data. We will check the practicability and, in case of doubt, contact you again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you do not have all the analysis values to hand, upload the data you already have and can add any missing information.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-89bc7c0c gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-cf2bbfec gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-cf2bbfec\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Is there a hotline or help with registration? How are the wines rated? Is there a hotline or help with registration?<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-eb0db9f3\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-eb0db9f3\">\n\n<p>The evaluation of the wines is carried out by an independent expert jury consisting of experienced wine experts and scientists under the direction of Dr. Hermann Pilz.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-9526b1aa gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-ded8cc90 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-ded8cc90\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">When and where will the wine awards take place?<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-d33de93c\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d33de93c\">\n\n<p>All award-winning wines will be announced at the EUROVINO wine trade fair in Karlsruhe (next dates on March 1 &#8211; 2, 2026) and presented in a tasting zone more at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurovino.info\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.eurovino.info<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-964a92d6 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-a7615814 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-a7615814\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Is there a personal invitation for this?<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-a495f4be\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a495f4be\">\n\n<p>All producers of award-winning wines will be personally invited to the award ceremony.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-3309517d gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-7c1ced14 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-7c1ced14\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">How will the FairWineAward be accompanied in the press and social media?<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-437f4cf0\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-437f4cf0\">\n\n<p>There will be extensive coverage of the FairWineAward in both the German and international wine press as well as social media (Facebook, LinkIn, Instagram). Likewise through the network of EUROVINO.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-cb842738 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-92f26382 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-92f26382\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">What is special about the tasting by the expert jury?<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-7f1de4dc\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-7f1de4dc\">\n\n<p>The wines are judged very carefully and qualitatively by an independent and expert jury of experienced wine experts and scientists under the direction of Dr. Hermann Pilz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The judges not only receive the 3 to 4 primary pieces of information (as is usual with many other awards), but also everything that you as a producer have provided about your philosophy and special features in the vineyard and cellar. Also information on production, wine style, flavor typicity, sustainability concepts, or who you have in mind as a target group for the wine and\/or in which price segment and distribution channel the wine is classified by you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The judges taste undercover. The wines are finally discussed. EU recognition also means that the judges are not allowed to pour themselves a drink. This gives you a fair and objective assessment. The EU standard also requires that each sample is sent to a laboratory for analysis and stored.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-699112da gbp-section__inner\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-77250a35\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-6d9fc940 gb-headline-text gbp-section__headline\">Do you have any further questions?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-4d95094e gb-headline-text gbp-section__text\"><br>Get in touch with us today and let our experts advise you. 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