{"id":1862,"date":"2022-12-06T18:25:34","date_gmt":"2022-12-06T17:25:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fair-wine.com\/faq\/"},"modified":"2026-06-30T17:04:47","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T15:04:47","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 &#038; 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 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 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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The FairWineAward is the first and only international competition for innovative and sustainably produced wines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In light of climate change, grape varieties that are particularly well-adapted to the respective market and environmental conditions and that enable natural, environmentally friendly, sustainable, and culturally valuable wine production will be important in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/fair-wine.com\/en\/fair-wine-award\/\">FairWineAward<\/a> promotes healthy competition among producers and brings their wines into the public 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 benefits of participating?<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><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 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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the Fair Wine Award&#8217;s main goals is to promote transparency and ensure that quality can be compared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each participant thus receives an objective assessment of the quality of the wines they have submitted from independent experts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition, the competition offers an opportunity to increase one&#8217;s visibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Award ceremony for the winning wines at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurovino.info\/de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EUROVINO<\/a>.<\/strong> The event\u2014which attracts significant public and media attention\u2014includes a networking evening and a two-day presence at the trade show in the main tasting area.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Marketing visibility<\/strong> and free exposure in Fair Wine\u2019s PR efforts serve as a gateway to specialty wine retailers, upscale grocery and specialty food stores, and the restaurant and hospitality industries. The Fair Wine Team distributes the award-winning wines to retailers throughout Germany.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Significant media attention<\/strong> \u2014in addition to the Fair Wine Award, the \u201cFair Wine Retailer\u201d and the \u201cWine Bar of the Year\u201d will also be honored.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fair Wine Road Show<\/strong> \u2014You can participate with selected wines when the award is presented directly at leading specialty retailers in urban areas and metropolitan regions such as Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, Cologne, Frankfurt, Stuttgart, the Ruhr region, and the Rhine-Main region (among other locations).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>Fair Wine Quality Seal as a free file for your advertising<\/strong>, or (optionally) as a sticker on your bottle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Winning wines can be featured in <strong>Fair Wine Academy seminars for retail and hospitality<\/strong> professionals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Free <strong>link to your website\/online store<\/strong> for 1 year on www.fair-wine.com<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a winery is exhibiting at EUROVINO, visitors will find its booth number on the wine. Exhibitors can therefore use this space for another<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Establish a point of reference for the visitor. (We know from research that many visitors start in the tasting area and get an initial overview there,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">before visiting the booths at the exhibition). Exhibitors will receive their winner&#8217;s certificate at the start of the trade show and can use it to promote their booth (before the awards 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 awards ceremony being held in conjunction with the new wine fair, EUROVINO?<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><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 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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">EUROVINO, an international B2B wine trade show, focuses on sustainability. It therefore stands to reason that the Fair Wine Award is presented at EUROVINO. In addition, EUROVINO and Fair Wine support each other\u2019s activities as partners and are both committed to sustainable development in the wine industry. We are focusing on the wine retail (specialty retailers, food retail\/specialty food stores) and food service\/hospitality sectors, and we will 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 are eligible for submission?<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><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 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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In accordance with the competition rules, all wines that fall into the following categories may be submitted:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>RES<\/strong> &#8211; Wines made from climate- and fungus-resistant grape varieties and new cultivars.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>NACH<\/strong> &#8211; Wines produced using environmentally friendly and sustainable methods, as well as organic wines (all grape varieties are permitted).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>HIS<\/strong> &#8211; Wines made from historic grape varieties that were known as such before 1900, with a total vineyard area of less than 1,000 hectares.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SKT<\/strong> &#8211; Sparkling wines and sparkling wines with appellations of origin and single-vineyard designations (produced using traditional, classic bottle fermentation, the &#8220;M\u00e9thode Rurale,&#8221; &#8220;Metodo Antico,&#8221; &#8220;P\u00e9tillant Naturel,&#8221; as well as the Charmat method and Martinotti method)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>NOE<\/strong> &#8211; Natural wines, orange wines, experimental wines, and wines made in alternative fermentation and aging vessels such as amphorae, concrete tanks, and others.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>LOW<\/strong> \u2013 Non-alcoholic and low-alcohol wines, including flavored products<\/li>\n<\/ol>\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 entered at the same time?<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><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 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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Of course, a single producer can make several different wines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For orders of five wines, we offer a 5% discount (on the total price); for orders of 10 or more wines, we offer a 10% discount (on the total price). To register the wine, each bottle must be registered 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 should be provided for each wine listed?<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><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 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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For each wine entered, 3 bottles must be submitted. In this case, one bottle is the test bottle, one bottle serves as the control bottle, and one bottle serves as a reserve sample and for presentation at EUROVINO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please ship the wines carriage paid, with all customs duties and taxes paid, to the following address:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dr. Hermann Pilz<br\/>c\/o Fair Wine Award<br\/>22 Jahnstra\u00dfe<br\/>76833 Kn\u00f6ringen in the Palatinate<\/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 should I send the samples?<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><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 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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please send your three bottles of each wine entered in the competition, with shipping prepaid and all customs duties and taxes paid, to the following address:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dr. Hermann Pilz<br\/>c\/o Fair Wine Award<br\/>22 Jahnstra\u00dfe<br\/>76833 Kn\u00f6ringen in the Palatinate<\/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 any bottles I don&#8217;t need sent back to me?<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><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 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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For organizational reasons, bottles cannot be returned. The remaining bottles will be used in the Fair Wine tasting area 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 assistance available for registration?<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><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 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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Feel free to send us an email or call us 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\">When is the registration deadline?<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><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 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<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Registration begins: September 1, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Registration deadline: February 12, 2027<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submission deadline: February 13, 2027<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tasting: 18. + February 19, 2027<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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 information for a wine that has already been registered?<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><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 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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Information about wines that have already been entered can be corrected or modified at any time until the entry deadline. To do this, simply return to the registration form, click on the wine in the list of your submissions, make the changes, 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 should I do if I don&#8217;t have all the necessary information about a wine?<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><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 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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please enter the available data first. We will assess the feasibility and, if necessary, get back to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you don&#8217;t have all the analysis results on hand, upload the data you already have and you can submit the missing information later.<\/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 assistance available for registration? How are the wines evaluated? Is there a hotline or assistance available for registration?<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><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 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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The wines are evaluated by an independent, highly qualified jury consisting of experienced wine experts and scientists, led by 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 ceremony take place?<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><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 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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All award-winning wines will be announced at the EUROVINO wine trade fair in Karlsruhe and presented in a tasting area. For more information, visit <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 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 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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All producers of award-winning wines will be personally invited to the awards 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 is the FairWineAward covered in the press and on social media?<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><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 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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The FairWineAward is receiving extensive coverage in both the German and international wine press as well as on social media (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram). Likewise, through the EUROVINO network.<\/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 makes the Fair Wine Award tasting special?<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><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 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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The wines are evaluated in detail and based on quality by an independent and highly qualified jury of experienced wine experts and scientists, led by Dr. Hermann Pilz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The judges receive not just a few pieces of basic information (as is customary with many other awards), but extensive details about your philosophy as a producer and the unique aspects of your vineyard and cellar. Also, information on production, wine style, typical flavor profile, sustainability concepts, or who you have in mind as the target audience for the wine, and\/or the price segment and distribution channel in which you have positioned the wine. The scope of the information provided to the judges does not allow for direct identification of the wine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The judges conduct blind tastings. The wines will be discussed one last time. This will provide you with a fair and objective assessment. Another requirement of the EU standard is that each sample must be sent to a laboratory for analysis and stored there.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-846643f0 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-fc658b8c gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-fc658b8c\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">In the online submission form, I can see my wine from last year or the last award competition I entered. Can I just use this one?<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><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 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-e2dea219\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e2dea219\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No, the wines are stored under the respective year of participation, but they are no longer valid. If you wish to resubmit the same wine (as a subsequent vintage, if applicable), you must enter it again.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a9b5fefa gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-b358c939 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-b358c939\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Will I also receive a digital copy of my certificate?<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><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 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-1d0f1969\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1d0f1969\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The original document has been printed on a wooden panel. This is a special feature that is expected to remain in place in the future, provided there are no significant changes in the quality or certification of the wood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Of course, you will receive your certificate as a PDF after the awards ceremony, or it will be available for download on the \u201cFair-Wine.com\u201d website after the ceremony.<\/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 other questions?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-4d95094e gb-headline-text gbp-section__text\"><br>Contact us today and let our experts advise you. 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