Charity Wine 2011 Auction

Chari t y

March 31, 2011 from 7.00 to 10.00 p.m. Sheraton hotel, Pribinova 12, Bratislava

Wine Auction2011

NINA GAŽOVIČOVÁ | auctioneer

Nina specializes in contemporary art and since 2005 she has been organizing auctions of contemporary Slovak art. Since 2003 she has been an internal auctioneer for SOGA. In addition to dozens of commercial auctions, she has conducted nearly 40 charity auctions for UNICEF, Children‘s Safety Line and the Children of Slovakia Foundation.

She describes herself as follows:

- I am a businesswoman and an art auctioneer - I am from an art-oriented family- I am also an art consultant, I order, sell, install, frame... - I like bidding, I prefer charity auctions- I focus on post-1945 contemporary art - my favourite wine variety is Chardonnay, generally I prefer white wines.

PETER ŠRONER | sommelier

“I am wanderer looking for wine, I am sommelier graduate. I am 33, as was Christ. I am still unable to turn water into wine, but I know what wine is. I come from a wine-producer family from the wine-growing area of Nitra. I grew up in the vineyards. I have dedicated myself professionally to wine for five years, I enjoy looking for truth in wine each day.”

Peter likes genuine, honest, „terroir“ wines. His favourite wine region is Portugal.

He even told us that:

- he perceives wine as art - he has his own company TERROIR s.r.o. - which imports and distributes wines - he also works as a wine consultant – providing advice and audit in a client’s wine cellar - he enjoys themed wine tastings - his favourite wine variety is Riesling

Dear Friends,

On behalf of the SOCIA Foundation, I am glad to welcome you to the 2nd Charity

Wine Auction. We are extremely encouraged by the interest of the wine producers,

partners and auctioneers who have supported our foundation in this way. Thanks

to the contribution of the American CH. S. Mott Foundation, we have doubled

the return from the 2010 Charity Wine Auction and we were able to increase the

endowment by € 7490. Using the interest from the growing endowment, we can

flexibly support projects such as the new Ladybird Helping collection and terrain

services for seniors.

The SOCIA foundation helps:

• families taking care of a physically or mentally disabled child to help improve their life

• NGOs providing social services, to help improve the quality

• SCHOOLS INTEGRATE children with physical or mental disabilities

• expand the network of field and outpatient SERVICES FOR SENIORS

• monitor TRENDS IN SOCIAL CARE and assist in its implementation in Slovakia.

Since 2002 we have supported different projects and families by donating a total of € 5,073,312.85.

Well-known professionals Nina Gažovičová (auctioneer) and Peter Šroner (sommelier) will lead the auction.

Thank you for your participation. We hope you will enjoy a pleasant evening.

Vladislav Matej

Executive Director of Social Foundation

VíNO NITRA, s.r.o.Count Mikuláš Pálffy (b.1552) was a member of the new nobility and subsequently he became the first Prešporok county chief. He extended the acreage of vineyards in the Nitra and Prešporok counties. The result was an increase in the production of Slovak wine. The count not only mediated in the sale of wine, but also defended the interests of domestic producers within the then kingdom. Our sparkling wine was named in his honour and it was no coincidence that it was launched at the Červený kameň castle, i.e. the home of the Pálffys. Pálffy sparkling wine is the top selling Slovak sparkling wine produced by the traditional French method of secondary fermentation in the bottle.

SEkT PÁlffy | extra dry

Country of origin: SlovakiaTasting Notes: The “bronze lineage” of Pálffy sparkling wine has a superb unusual taste - extra dry. The traditional method of fermentation in the bottle produces high quality varieties of Chardonnay and Rulandské biele sparkling wine with a clean, grapey character and an elegant fizziness. A wine which is both subtle and stimulating. Awards: National wine salon 2010 – Winner of the category: EFFERVESCENTS DU MONDE 2010 – Gold and 17 other awards from competitions in Slovakia and globally

Contact:

Víno Nitra, s.r.o. , Dolnozoborská 14, 949 01 NitraTel.: 037/ 778 31 23, E-mail: [email protected]

Wine-growing and wine-making

of MIlOŠ MÁťuŠ

The wine-growing and wine-making of Miloš Máťuš continues a family tradition that has deep historical roots in Rača. There are about 12 hectares of vineyard to be taken care of. The grapes are grown using above-standard growing services. The grapes are left to mature to full ripeness and then mostly attribute or quality wines are made of them. Predominantly classical technology is used, with the exception of controlled fermentation in the case of white wine. After considerate processing the wines mature in rustless tanks, oak barrels or barrik barrels. The wines are exported to the market without chemical stabilization and filtration, so the wine has the potential for maturing even in the bottle and if stored well, some kinds of wine can continue maturing for several years.

Contact:

Miloš Máťuš, Detvianska 33, 831 06 Bratislava 0905 202818, [email protected], www.vinomatus.sk

AlIbERNET | 2009 | grape selection

Country of origin: Slovakia, Little Carpathian Appelation, Rača TerroirTasting Notes: Striking varietal aroma with a dark mulberry note. Subtle, fruity, mellow taste. Pleasant long mellow aftertaste with a note of chocolate. Recommended with dishes with strong tastes - game, beef, mature and blue cheeses, and olives.

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Wine fIAlAGrowing and making of the wine has been part of the Fiala family for more than 150 years. In their Modra vineyards they grow the favourite varieties from the Little-Carpathian area – Rízling vlašský, Rízling rýnsky, Rulandské biele, Veltlínske červené skoré, Veltĺínske zelené and Svätovavrinecké. Their wines can regularly be seen awarded in different contests.

The family character of the company is emphasized by services that they offer in addition to their wines. Guests are invited not only to taste the wine and home-made specialties in beautiful cellars, they can also take a walk among the old Fiala vineyards and breathe in the tradition that has formed the people as well as the country. To be invited for some Fiala wine is to be invited home.

Contact:

Vajanského 3, Modra 0948 946 375, [email protected] , www.vinofiala.sk

RíZlING VlAŠSkÝ | 2009 | late harvest

Country of origin: Slovakia, Small Carpathian Appelation, Modra Tasting Notes: It has a bright-yellow colour and attracts interest with the aroma of meadow in bloom and vine flowers. Its full, long, harmonic taste covers the flavour of grape juice and hazelnuts supported by fresh and elegant acids.

VElTíNSkE ZElENé | 2008 | grape selection

Country of origin: Slovakia, Small Carpathian Appelation, ModraTasting notes: Superb yellow-green colour and subtle velvety fruity taste with notes of grapefruit, ripe pineapple and bitter almonds. Pleasantly tart. An expert will not miss the aroma of linden flower. Superb tasting young wine which will improve as it ages in the bottle.

SPIRIT Of WINEThe newly opened Moravian wine-cellar invites you to the centre of Bratislava. Located on Obchodná street, you will be offered wines from southern Moravia, Slovakia, Italy, Austria and Argentina in a stylish environment. We have bought the renowned hospitality and as well as the delicacies of southern Moravia with us to Slovakia, and we looki forward to meeting you during a guided degustation, or other events.

We have been in Slovakia since last autumn and we have already prepared many events for companies as well as individuals.

If you want to forget about daily stress and seek to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of a Moravian wine-cellar with everything that makes it so special, then we are here for you.

Contact:Spirit of Wine, Vintage – wine-shopObchodná 31, 811 06 Bratislava, gsm 00421 907 039 260

fRANkOVkA | 2008 | late harvest

Producer: MORAVÍNO Ltd.Country of origin: Czech republic, Moravia, MikulovTasting notes: Ruby red colour, striking aroma of dried fruit and pepper. Mature taste with notes of fruits of the forest notes (blackberry). Chocolate and sweetish velvety tannin aftertaste. Recommended with game and aromatic mature cheeses.Awards: Wine salon CR 2010

ChARdONNAy | 2009 | late harvest

Producer: WinbergCountry of origin: Czech republic, Moravia, MikulovRecommended by Spirit of Wine.


SkOVAJSA – family WineryTIDA MARKET s.r.o. Ing.Lovásko GROUPc

Contact:

Kupeckého 73, 902 01 PEZINOK [email protected], 0905 164 227 , www.vinoskovajsa.sk

RIZlING RÝNSky | 2009 | kabinet

Country of origin: Slovakia, Little Carpathian Appelation, PezinokTasting notes: Golden green colour with an emotive linden flower – paraffin aroma. A Riesling taste – full, striking and elegant.

fRANkOVkA MOdRÁ | 2009 | late harvest

Country of origin: Slovakia, Little Carpathian Appelation, PezinokTasting notes: Carmine colour. Aroma dominated by pepper and cinnamon. Strikingly empyreumatic taste with roast coffee tones. Awards: Wine fair Pezinok 2010 – silver medal, Vitis Aurea Modra 2010 – silver medal

Our family company, Skovajsa, started in 1991 as wine-growing business. We have continued the tradition of our grandparents, interrupted only by the communist regime, the vineyards being returned to us after the restitution. Now we grow the wine in Pezinok and in Limbach using 5 hectares of vineyard, and we process only our own wine. We make about 25 000 – 30 000 litres of wine per year. We started making a small amount of wine, and over a number of years we have developed our wine-making skills. As young producers we abandoned the classical production methods and opted for an efficient wine processing method, with reduced technology that enables us to provide the market with modern, fresh wines with an expressive variety of aromas. The variety is created by 5 white wines and 4 red wines. We sell the wine from our own cellar and wine shops all around Slovakia. Degustation events are available for smaller groups (up to 25 people) in the cellar

itself which is located in a typical, closed farm yard in Pezinok.

JM VINÁRSTVO dOľANy

Contact:

JM Vinárstvo Doľany č.445, 900 88, www.jmvinar.sk

RIZlING RÝNSky | 2001 – 2007

Country of origin: Slovakia, Small Carpathians Appelation, DoľanyTasting notes: A unique horizontal wine tasting. A limited collection of Rieslings which have undergone a strict selection process during a number of tastings by respected oenologists. The wines tasted are from a single vineyard and a single cellar. This is an opportunity to discover the aromas and tastes of a single variety. Each bottle represents a different year. Compare how the influence of the weather during the growing season of the grapes influences the final character of the wine. You will discover for yourself that a wine from an excellent year has an immense aging potential for the future.

JM Vinárstvo Doľany has been operating in the Small Carpathians winegrowing region since 1986. The wine they produce uses grapes from their own vineyards. This is the foundation on which they build as the quality of a wine is also determined in the vineyard.

The varied composition of the vineyards permits the production of a wide range of high quality varietal wines. Selected superior wine is the main wine type produced, which express the terroir and the genius loci of this winegrowing region. New and traditional varieties are grown which are well-known in Slovakia and globally. Red and white wines are produced in equal measure. The annual production is around 1 million bottles. The wines are mainly sold on the Slovak hotel, restaurant and catering market (HORECA).

On the company premises in Doľany there is a company outlet with the whole range of wines produced. For the discerning customer we offer tastings in the 500-year-old stone cellar in Fugger’s house in Častá.


fINE WINESAs an independent commercial unit of HIC Slovakia Ltd. Fine Wines has been part of the Slovak market since 2004. Division Fine Wines grew out of a successful consultation company.

We help our clients to choose wines from a wide range of all the important regions in the world. At selective tasting events with clients our wine consultants rely on their own senses of taste and smell. We also take into consideration the evaluation of internationally acknowledged experts such as Wine Spectator, WineAdvocate (Robert Parker) and Decanter. There are more than one hundred thousand producers of wine in the world. Wine, as a natural product, can be influenced by the weather, regional conditions as well as the knowledge and experience of the growers and producers.

Contact:

FINE WINES, Kresankova 1, 84105, Bratislava+421 2 6544 0142, [email protected], www.finewines.sk

kAISERbERG | Reserve du Chateau 2006

Producer: Schloss HalbturnCountry of origin: Austria, BurgenlandTasting notes: cuvée from Zweigelt, Frankovka modrá and Merlot with typical Burgenland tastes. Matured in large oak casks. Its harmony, elegance and intensive colour make this wine a universal companion for every dish. Serve at 16-18 °C.

A.d. 1886 Weinbau MAlATSChEkIn the wine-growing and wine-making company MALATSCHEK- gener., we are maintaining a 350 year old family tradition. We treat the legacy of our forefathers respectfully. Therefore we focus on the production of traditional Little Carpathian varieties. In growing the wine, however, we also make use of the most recent knowledge. We belong to those wine-making craftsmen who are uncompromising about the quality of their wine. Our purpose is sustainable development and production that is environment-friendly. We do not use any artificial, foreign substances during fermentation. For the future also we are ready to do all that we can to maintain the high quality and to provide our customers with the maximum pleasure of a completely natural product.

Contact:

A.D.1886 Weinbau MALATSCHEK, Cintorínska 20, Limbach00421 903 21 91 41. , [email protected] www.weinbau-malatschek.sk


ROTGIPflER – Červenošpičiak | 2009

lIMbERGER – ČERVENÁ fRANkOVkA | 2009

bRuGlER- NEubuRG | 2009

ZIERfAhNdlER | 2009

lIMbAŠSkÝ CyRIfANdEl- SIlVÁN | 2009

SAuVIGNON ŽlTÝ | 2009

Country of origin: Little-Carpathian Appellation, Limbach

hACAJ s.r.o.The wine-making roots of the Hacaj family go back as far as the first half of the 19th century. After the vineyards were returned to the family at the beginning of 90s, the fourth and fifth generations of the Hacaj family founded their own company.

HACAJ company focuses mostly on producing variety wines with attributes. In processing the grapes they use old, traditional methods based on the most efficient treatment of the grapes, complemented by the most modern scientific knowledge and research in the field of wine-making.

The specialty of HACAJ company is sparkling wines made using the classical method of secondary fermentation directly inside the bottles. All technological operations are done by hand. A unique demonstration of this most difficult wine-making technology can be seen in the attractive space of the over 300 year old cellar that is a cultural and historical sight of the town.

Contact:Hacaj, s.r.o., Historická pivnica: Štefánikova ulica 21, 902 01 Pezinok+421 907 792 087, [email protected], www.hacaj.sk

SVATOVAVRINECké 2008 - rosé - EXTRA dRy – high quality varietal sparkling wine

Country of origin: Little Carpathian Appelation, Svätý JurTasting notes: An aroma and taste dominated by a refreshing fruitiness reminiscent of a varied mix of fruits of the forest. Its enchanting colour pleases the eye and it is an excellent addition to any celebration. Serve with appetisers and light poultry and fish dishes. In hot summer months it is pleasantly refreshing with a not too sweet fruit or ice cream cup. Serve chilled at 8°C.

“hACAJ” on AconcaguaThis was a Slovak Aconcagua expedition which included a number of exceptional events.The mountaineers drank a toast on the summit with this sparkling wine. You do not take an unnecessary weight of 1.6 kg to such a height. This was a superb sporting achievement of the youngest Slovak mountaineer on Aconcagua - Michal Šipoš. The summit at 6959 m was attained on 22.1.2011 at 16.50 by all 15 members of the expedition, which included a Catholic priest who gave a mass on the summit.

Víno MRVA & STANkO, s.r.o.Víno Mrva & Stanko Company was founded in 1997 by two friends – Peter Stanko who worked successfully in the advertisement business – and Vladimír Mrva, a wine-maker with international experience. The company produces solely quality wines with attribute, quality variety wines and brand wines from about 15 preferred varieties of wine grape.

The wines of Mrva & Stanko have won hundreds of medals and other awards at international contests all over the world as well as at home. Their greatest successes include the title of the champion in the category of pink wines at the international contest Paris Vinalies International 2010 for their Cabernet Sauvignon rosé, year 2009..

Contact:

www.mrvastanko.sk, [email protected], [email protected]+421 (0) 33 59 147 41, +421 (0) 33 59 147 43

RIZlING RÝNSky | 2006 | beerenauslese

Country of origin: Nitra winegrowing region, MojmírovceTasting notes: Superb golden colour with amber hues and a rich expressive bouquet of deep honey tones, ripe grapes and candied tropical fruit and an overall botrytic character. The taste is full of very intense tones of honeydew honey and raisins supported by a structure of noble acids. Very long striking aftertaste.Awards: Vinalies Internationales Paríž, 2008 – Gold medal, Riesling 2008 – Competition champion, International Wine Challenge London 2007 – Bronze medal




Contact:

FINE WINES, Kresankova 1, 84105, Bratislava +421 2 6544 0142, [email protected], www.finewines.sk

ChATEAu CARIGNAN – PRIMA | 2004

Country of origin: France, BordeauxTasting notes: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon. Deep dark ruby with deep core, intense quite floral cassis and damson with touch of mint and creamy vanilla, earthy smoky tasty cassis fruit which is quite restrained versus the oak - fresh and well balanced with earthy finish.


of MIlOŠ MÁťuŠ

The wine-growing and wine-making of Miloš Máťuš continues a family tradition that has deep historical roots in Rača. There are about 12 hectares of vineyard to be taken care of. The grapes are grown using above-standard growing services. The grapes are left to mature to full ripeness and then mostly attribute or quality wines are made of them. Predominantly classical technology is used, with the exception of controlled fermentation in the case of white wine. After considerate processing the wines mature in rustless tanks, oak barrels or barrik barrels. The wines are exported to the market without chemical stabilization and filtration, so the wine has the potential for maturing even in the bottle and if stored well, some kinds of wine can continue maturing for several years.

Contact:

Miloš Máťuš, Detvianska 33, 831 06 Bratislava0905 202818, [email protected], www.vinomatus.sk

fRANkOVkA MOdRÁ “S” | 2008 | grape selection

Country of origin: Slovakia, Little Carpathian Appelation, Rača TerroirTasting notes: A mild soft fruity vanilla aroma and a mellow, smooth fruity taste with a subtle aftertaste. Recommended with game, beef, prosciutto, mature cheese and poppy seed strudel.

SAuVIGNON | 2009 | quality varietal wine

Country of origin: Slovakia, Little Carpathian Appelation, Rača TerroirTasting notes: A Sauvignon Burgundy with a subtle aroma of vineyard peaches and ripe gooseberries. The taste is subtle and harmonious and the aftertaste is also mellow. Recommended with salmon and trout, cod and poultry liver, poultry, lamb and goat, cream cheeses, mozzarella and veal sirloin.Awards: Wine market in Pezinok 2009 – silver medal, and others


Martin Pomfy - MAVíNMartin Pomfy started his wine-making company Mavín in 2001 in the town of Vinosady. Here he tries to develop a family tradition of wine making. First their main product was barrel wine but after great success they re-focused on top-quality bottled wine and since then they regularly win awards at prestigious exhibitions. You can also find them at the National Salon among the 100 best wines in Slovak Republic.

Contact:

Martin Pomfy – Mavín, Dona Sandtnera 7, Pezinok +421 918 532 798, +421 908 777 066, [email protected], www.mavinvino.sk

MüllER – ThuRGAu | 2009 | late harvest

Country of origin: Slovakia, Southern Slovakia Appelation, Dvory nad Žitavou

VElTíNSkE ZElENé | 2009 | grape selection

Country of origin: Slovakia, Southern Slovakia Appelation, Dvory nad Žitavou

ChARdONNAy | 2009 | late harvestCountry of origin: Slovakia, Southern Slovakia Appelation, Dvory nad Žitavou

fRANkOVkA MOdRÁ | 2009 | grape selection

Country of origin: Slovakia, Southern Slovakia Appellation, Dvory nad Žitavou

AlIbERNET | 2009 | grape selection

Country of origin: Slovakia, Southern Slovakia Appellation, Dvory nad Žitavou

JANOuŠEk

There are those who make the wine. There are those who drink it. And finally there are those –fewer of them – who love the wine. White, pink or red. Fresh, impulsive and magnetizing. Fine, aromatic, intoxicating the senses. The senses of men and women who know what is above-average and extraordinary. The Janoušek Company wines are just like that and they belong among the best what we have here in Slovakia.

Many wines by the Janoušek company can be found in the National Salon of Wines in Pezinok (100 best wines in the Slovak Republic), in the Little-Carpathian Hall of Fame in Limbach, in the top gastronomic outlets, vinotheques and private archives.

Contact:

JANOUŠEK, s.r.o., Bratislavská 79, 902 01 [email protected], www.janousek.sk, +421 911 852 911

CAbERNET SAuVIGNON | 2009 | grape selectionCountry of origin: Slovakia, Hlohovec Appellation, Hlohovec

fRANkOVkA MOdRÁ | 2008 | late harvestCountry of origin: Slovakia, South Slovakia Appelation Okoč

RulANdSké MOdRé | 2009 | grape selectionCountry of origin: Slovakia, Hlohovec Appellation, Hlohovec

CAbERNET SAuVIGNON | 2007 | grape selection, barikCountry of origin: Slovakia, Nitra Appelation, Báb

RulANdSké MOdRé | 2008 | grape selectionCountry of origin: Slovakia, Strekov Appellation, Svodín

ZWEIGElTREbE | 2008 | late harvestCountry of origin: Slovakia, Strekov Appellation, Svodín


bElVédERE Slovensko s.r.o.Belvédere Slovensko Ltd. is a daughter company of Belvédere S.A. headquartered in Beaune, France. Belvédere S. A. started in 1991 and it has been focusing on the export of quality French wines and branded liquors into countries where these beverages did not have a long tradition. Today there are more than 30 daughter companies all over the world. The basic principle of the Belvédere group is the high quality of products supplied. We are distributors of the brands MENADA, TCHERGA, VODKA SOBIESKI, VODKA DANZKA, COGNAC GAUTIER, and MARIE BRIZARD.

CAbERNET SAuVIGNON ORIAChOVITZA | 1999

Producer: Chateau MenadaCountry of origin: Bulgaria, OriachovicaTasting notes: The wine producer, Chateau Menada (originally called Domain Menada), was established in 1901. In 2002, the producer bought the company BELVEDERE sa Francúzsko. Chateau Menada is located in the Thracian Valley and covers 22% of the total wine-growing area. It mainly produces red wines. The vineyards are located within two renowned wine-growing communes - Stara Zagora and Oriachovica.Garnet-coloured dry red wine with brownish hues. Red fruit, oak, chocolate and vanilla notes. The wine is matured in oak casks for 14 months. Excellent for cellaring. Recommended with dark meats, game and soft cheeses.

MARQuES dEl PuERTO GRAN RESERVA | 1998

Country of origin: Spain, BODEGAS MARQES DEL PUERTO, FUENMAZOR Tasting notes: The wine is produced from the Tempranillo, Mazuelo, and Graciana varieties from a selection of ripe grapes grown in a chalky clay soil. Ruby red colour with ochre hues. Fruits of the forest, vanilla, roast nuts and cacao aroma. Stewed strawberry and chocolate flavours predominate. After an expert fermentation, the wine is matured in old American and French oak casks for 32 months, then bottled and aged for a further 24 months in the cellars at Fuenmayour.

Contact:

BELVEDERE-Slovensko spol. s r.o.Liptovská 2/A, 821 09 Bratislava+421 2 5341 9995(6), +421 918 949 [email protected], www.belvedere.sk

Vínne pivnice Svätý Jur ChOWANIEC & kRAJČíROVIČ

Svätý Jur Wine Cellars, Inc. was founded in 2001 by a team of two winemakers – Peter Chowaniec, known in the market for his collection of varietal wines from the vintage year 2000 and Juraj Krajčírovič, a vintner and maker of excellent quality wines fermented in the barrel. Today, the team is building a wine cellar that creates the highest quality wines using grapes grown locally in Svätý Jur. We understand wine cultivation and winemaking not just as the technical discipline of producing wine. Behind what we do is an intimate relationship with nature and the effect we have on the environment around us. Wine reflects the region, town and people who participate in its making. Our goal is to make wines with a pedigree, wines that represent Svätý Jur, the Little Carpathians region and Slovakia as a whole.

Contact:

Svätý Jur Wine Cellars, Inc., Horné predmestie 16, 900 21 Svätý Jur, www.vinnepivnice.sk

MüllER ThuRGAu | 2010 | cabinet

Tasting notes: This variety was first grown in Svätý Jur in the 1930s. Müller Thurgau from Svätý Jur is the best in Slovakia. During cultivation we reduce the number of grape bunches on the vines. This results in healthy and very ripe grapes. The wine has an intensive citrus aroma and a grapefruit note. Recommended with pork, poultry, cheese, vegetables and light deserts.

CAbERNET MERlOT | 2010 | rosé

Tasting notes: A cuvée of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The light pink colour creates an atmosphere of youth and dynamism. The aroma of ripe wild strawberries and blackcurrant bush shoots is intensive and pleasant. The taste is succulent and fruity with notes of garden strawberries and nettle. This is a romantic wine with the devil in its eyes. Recommended for occasions full of fantasy.

CAbERNET MERlOT | 2009 | barrique

Tasting notes: A cuvée of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Matured for 12 months in barrique casks. A wine with an intensive colour, harmonious with a smoky stone fruit aroma. Full soft taste reminiscent of southern red wines. Recommended with Italian cuisine and steaks.


SIlVÁNSkE ZElENé | 2009 | grape selection

Tasting notes: High quality wine produced exclusively from grapes grown in our own vineyards on the slopes of the Vihorlat hills. This exclusive wine is characterized by a light greenish colour and a great number of full fruity tastes. Rich aroma intensified by a fresh tartness. Recommended with appetisers, cheese and poultry and fish dishes. Awards: AWC 2010 – bronze, HORECA wine of sommeliers 2010 – bronze and awards from 7 other competitions in Slovakia

CAbERNET SAuVIGNON | 2009 | grape selection

Tasting notes: High quality wine produced exclusively from grapes grown in our own vineyards on the slopes of the Vihorlat hills. Beautiful deep dark ruby colour. The typical aroma of blackcurrants in this noble wine is wed with an unmistakable fruity chocolate taste. Recommended with beef, game and blue cheeses.Awards: Wine fair – integrated production, Sokolovce pri Piešťanoch 2010 – gold, HORECA wine of sommeliers 2010 – silver, Prague Wine Trophy 2010 – silver and 8 awards from other competitions in Slovakia

Contact:

PIVNICA TIBAVA s.r.o., Tibava 120, 073 01 Tel: 056/65 222 81, www.tibava.dopohody.sk

PIVNICA TIbAVAThe roots of winegrowing in the Tibava area date back to the 15th century. The winemaking and winegrowing activities of the company, PIVNICA TIBAVA s.r.o., build on a tradition established in the 1960s, when in 1965 a winegrowing and winemaking plant was built in Tibava.

The current facility for the processing of grapes and wine production, a company outlet and offices are situated in Sobrance. They have undergone a complete modernisation over the last two years. Currently, thanks to this, the facility provides ever expanding possibilities for high quality work with raw materials and the use of modern, sensitive technologies for grape processing, and the treatment of musts and wines, which helps to accentuate the many excellent qualities of the wine produced.


TERRA PARNAOur vineyards are spread across the picturesque countryside close to the western Slovak town of Suchá nad Parnou. This is where we grow and

harvest the grapes, make the quality wine, and here is where you can taste it. We are a modern wine-making company but we follow the hundred-year-old tradition of our region.

A scenic vineyard with a modern building in its midst is the view that awaits the visitors to Terra Parna. We are proud of our history and we are glad that we have managed to intertwine it with the most modern architecture and and the most recent of technologies. These are the signposts to a good wine.

Contact:Terra Parna, Ružová Dolina 528, Suchá nad Parnou033 55 32 342, [email protected], www.terraparna.sk

AlIbERNET | 2009 | ice harvest

Country of origin: Slovakia, Little Carpathian Appelation, Trnavské vrškyTasting notes: Dark, rich red-ruby colour shows that even the low harvest temperatures did not negatively influence its intensity. Those who like the taste of walnut still in its mildly bitter skin will be surprised by the typical smell of young nuts in the wine. A slightly oxidative tone does not break the harmony of overripe blueberries and black currants. Tasting this wine promises an unforgettable experience full of surprises: pleasant sweet taste with a finish of overripe berries that will after a while reveal a touch of chocolate and black coffee.

MOdRÝ PORTuGAl, 2009, rosé

Country of origin: Slovakia, Little Carpathian Appelation, Suchá nad Parnou

Tasting notes: Refreshing rosé wine with the aroma of wild strawberries and a bitter aftertaste of red grapefruit.

SVäTOVAVRINECké, 2008, barrique, Country of origin: Slovakia, Little Carpathian Appelation, Suchá nad Parnou


Vinohradníctvo a vinárstvo

dubovský & GrančičThe Dubovský & Grančič winery was established on 1 January 2005. Both the owners are from old Svätý Jur vintner families and we have built on a rich winemaking and winegrowing tradition. Dubovský & Grančič cultivates 2.8 ha of vineyards, but this is insufficient to meet our wine production needs and so we purchase additional grapes from our contractual suppliers in either Svätý Jur or Svodín in the southern winegrowing district. Our wine is available for tasting on our premises along with local specialities for a maximum of 10 people. For larger groups, we organize tastings at the wine room of Marián Fraňo in Svätý Jur.

Contact:

www.dubovskygrancic.sk, [email protected]

RIZlING VlAŠSkÝ | 2010

PESECkÁ lEÁNkA | 2010

RIZlING RÝNSky | 2009 | straw wine

RIZlING RÝNSky | 2010

Country of origin: Slovakia, Little Carpathian Appelation, Svätý Jur

SAuVIGNON | 2010

CAbERNET SAuVIGNON | 2010 | rosé

Country of origin: Slovakia, South Slovakian Appelation, Svodín

fINE WINES

As an independent commercial unit of HIC Slovakia Ltd. Fine Wines has been part of the Slovak market since 2004. Division Fine Wines grew out of a successful consultation company.


Contact:FINE WINES, Kresankova 1, 84105, Bratislava+421 2 6544 0142, [email protected], www.finewines.sk

COMETA bIANCO | 2007

Producer: PlanetaCountry of origin: Italy, SicilyTasting notes: A white wine with a deep straw yellow colour and a striking greenish hue. The wine is intensive and very refreshing with notes of citrus fruit, grapefruit and green mandarins. In addition to this refreshing fruitiness there are of oregano, lavender and ginger tones. The taste of the wine is lively, like a mineral water with an unbelievably agreeable aftertaste.Awards: WS 88, RP 89, WE 91


hACAJ s.r.o.The wine-making roots of the Hacaj family go back as far as the first half of the 19th century. After the vineyards were returned to the family at the beginning of 90s, the fourth and fifth generations of the Hacaj family founded their own company.

HACAJ company focuses mostly on producing variety wines with attributes. In processing the grapes they use old, traditional methods based on the most efficient treatment of the grapes, complemented by the most modern scientific knowledge and research in the field of wine-making.

The specialty of HACAJ company is sparkling wines made using the classical method of secondary fermentation directly inside the bottles. All technological operations are done by hand. A unique demonstration of this most difficult wine-making technology can be seen in the attractive space of the over 300 year old

cellar that is a cultural and historical sight of the

town.

Contact:Hacaj, s.r.o., Historická pivnica: Štefánikova ulica 21, 902 01 Pezinok+421 907 792 087, [email protected], www.hacaj.sk

RIZlING RÝNSky 2008 – EXTRA bRuT

County of origin: Little Carpathian Appellation, Svätý Jur

Tasting notes: Linden flower aroma with the bright fruitiness of green apples and citrus fruits. The taste has a typical Small Carpathian earthiness softened by a biscuity aftertaste. This sparkling wine is recommended as an aperitif on special occasions and should be served with appetisers, pasta dishes, and light poultry and fish dishes.

ChARdONNAy 2008 - EXTRA dRy – blANC de blANCS

County of origin: Little Carpathian Appellation, Modra Tasting notes: A sparkling wine produced using the traditional process of secondary fermentation in the bottle. The base wine is made by a careful pressing of whole bunches of Chardonnay kabinet grapes.

JANOuŠEk

There are those who make the wine. There are those who drink it. And finally there are those –fewer of them – who love the wine. White, pink or red. Fresh, impulsive and magnetizing. Fine, aromatic, intoxicating the senses. The senses of men and women who know what is above-average and extraordinary. The Janoušek Company wines are just like that and they belong among the best what we have here in Slovakia.

Many wines by the Janoušek company can be found in the National Salon of Wines in Pezinok (100 best wines in the Slovak Republic), in the Little-Carpathian Hall of Fame in Limbach, in the top gastronomic outlets, vinotheques and private archives.

Contact:

JANOUŠEK, s.r.o., Bratislavská 79, 902 01 [email protected], www.janousek.sk, +421 911 852 911

VElTlíNSkE ZElENé | 2008 | grape selectionCountry of origin: Slovakia, Modra Appellation, Šenkvice

RíZlING RÝNSky | 2008 | grape selectionCountry of origin: Slovakia, Strekov Appellation, Svodín

RulANdSké ŠEdé | 2008 | grape selectionCountry of origin: Slovakia, South Slovakia Appellation, Dubník

ChARdONNAy | 2008 | grape selectionCountry of origin: Slovakia, Strekov Appellation, Svodín

RíZlING VlAŠSkÝ | 2008 | late harvestCountry of origin: Slovakia, Hlohovec Appellation, Hlohovec

RIZlING VlAŠSkÝ | 2006 | grape selectionCountry of origin: Slovakia, Modra Appellation, Šenkvice




Contact:

FINE WINES, Kresankova 1, 84105, Bratislava +421 2 6544 0142, [email protected], www.finewines.sk

GEORG bREuER | brut | 2004

Producer: Georg BreuerCountry of origin: Germany Tasting notes: Vegetable and mineral aromas with muted tones of apple, peach and citrus fruits. Superb succulent taste with piquant herbal and mineral notes, slightly peppery fizziness. Long-lasting taste, clean and very pleasantly balanced with a long-lasting finish.

TRAMíN ČERVENÝ | 2008 | trockenbeerenauslese

Country of origin: Slovakia, Nitra Appelation, Pohranice Tasting notes: Bright deep golden yellow colour. Intoxicating aroma of white roses with rare spice tones in harmony with a full, sweet, balanced, piquant emotive taste.Recommended with sweet desserts, fruit puddings or ice creamAwards: National wine salon 2009, Muvina 2009 – champion, INTERNATIONAL WINE & SPIRIT COMPETITION AWARDS 2009, London – gold and 12 other awards

RIZlING RÝNSky | 2002 | late harvest

Country of origin: Slovakia, Little Carpathian Appelation, ModraTasting notes: Vintage wine with a golden colour and an aroma of honeycomb and walnuts. The taste features a mineral (paraffin) taste which has become harmonious with age and a biscuit fullness at the finish. A wine for both experts and informed layman.Awards: Ljubljana 2003 – Champion du Monde

Chateau MOdRA, a.s.The Chateau Modra, a.s. winery is one of the most traditional Slovak producers of high quality wines, with protected designation of origin. These wines are the result of more than 400 years of tradition of the cultivation of vines and the production of wine by the Šebo family from Modra, who today cultivate 780 ha of vineyards and are one of the largest winegrowers in Slovakia. These vineyards are located in three winegrowing regions in Slovakia – Little Carpathians, Southern Slovakia and Nitra. Each of these provides its characteristic signature in the wines as regards aroma and taste.

Contact:

Chateau Modra, a.s., Dolná 120, 900 01 Modra Tel.: 033/ 647 23 75, E-mail: [email protected]


RIZlING RÝNSky | 2009 | late harvest

Producer: MORAVÍNO Ltd.Country of origin: Czech republic, Moravia, MikulovTasting notes: Light yellow colour. Ripe fruit aroma with acacia, linden flower and dead-nettle tones. Harmonious refreshing taste with peach, dried apricot and lychee notes. Recommended with grilled fish, white meat salads and blue cheeses.Awards: King of wines CR 2010 (4 stars)

PÁlAVA | 2009 | grape selection

Producer: WinbergCountry of origin: Czech republic, Moravia, MikulovRecommended by Spirit of Wine.

hENRy GRAN GuARdA N1 | 2002 | bodega lagarde

Country of origin: Argentina, MendozaGrape Variety: 51% Syrah, 23% Merlot, 9% Malbec, 7% Petit Verdot, 10% Cabernet FrancVarietal Components: All the varieties in Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza.Age vineyards: 108, 14, 13 and 36 yearsTechnical Data: Alcohol 14 %, Residual Sugar 2,23 g/l, Acidez Total 5.45 g/lAging: Aging for 24 months in new French oak barrels. At least 12 months in bottle before release. Tasting Notes: High impact of colour with a deep dark red heart. Very complex in nose, black fruits like the blackberry. Aromas to quince, violets, spices, pepper, coconut, tobacco, coffee, vanilla, eucalyptus, mint, something of leather and mineral notes. Has en entrance in pleasant and harmonious mouth. Very velvety with a long end, the presence of tannins are going to give him a life prolonged. Hardly, it structured but very rounded.

SPIRIT Of WINEThe newly opened Moravian wine-cellar invites you to the centre of Bratislava. Located on Obchodná street, you will be offered wines from southern Moravia, Slovakia, Italy, Austria and Argentina in a stylish environment. We have bought the renowned hospitality and as well as the delicacies of southern Moravia with us to Slovakia, and we looki forward to meeting you during a guided degustation, or other events.

We have been in Slovakia since last autumn and we have already prepared many events for companies as well as individuals.

If you want to forget about daily stress and seek to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of a Moravian wine-cellar with everything that makes it so special, then we are here for you.

Contact:

Spirit of Wine, Vintage – wine-shop Obchodná 31, 811 06 Bratislava gsm 00421 907 039 260, www.spiritofwine.sk

VINO VAlERy Vino Valery is a guarantee of service, quality and taste.

In addition to our committed work as regards ideas and their implementation, we consider it essential to ensure customers are satisfied to the highest possible degree. Our support extends from a simple internet shop for Argentine wines with uniform prices and mail-order conditions to supplying large events with first-rate wines in sufficient quantities.

In addition to the sale of selected first-rate wines, which we export directly, we also offer wine tastings. This is an opportunity to experience individual wines, to learn about winegrowing regions and customs in Argentina. These tastings will satisfy the heart of wine lovers and those who will become wine lovers and they are also a plus for every occasion and every event.

Contact:

Martina Valery, +421 910 404 [email protected], www.vinovalery.eu


bElVédERE Slovensko s.r.o.Belvédere Slovensko Ltd. is a daughter company of Belvédere S.A. headquartered in Beaune, France. Belvédere S. A. started in 1991 and it has been focusing on the export of quality French wines and branded liquors into countries where these beverages did not have a long tradition. Today there are more than 30 daughter companies all over the world. The basic principle of the Belvédere group is the high quality of products supplied. We are distributors of the brands MENADA, TCHERGA, VODKA SOBIESKI, VODKA DANZKA, COGNAC GAUTIER, and MARIE BRIZARD.

ChAblIS GRANd CRu bOuGROS | 2000

Producer: MOREAU ET FILSCountry of origin: France, Burgundy, Chablis Tasting notes: A family company which was the first wine company to be established in Chablis in 1814. A company with a very good reputation in France and abroad – the winner of many awards. The grapes are from a collective site of the Grand cru Les Bourgros. Chardonnay – an exclusive dry white wine with an aroma of papaya and mango. Roast almonds and toasted bread bouquet. Serve at 12°C with fish and seafood.

Contact:

BELVEDERE-Slovensko spol. s r.o.Liptovská 2/A, 821 09 Bratislava+421 2 5341 9995(6), +421 918 949 [email protected], www.belvedere.sk

Vinárstvo blAhO

The winemaking and growing company, Vinárstvo Blaho, is based in Zeleneč near Trnava. It cultivates 10 ha of vineyards and runs an integrated operation specialising in new Slovak hybrid varieties – Dunaj, Váh, Hron, Nitra, Rimava, Rudava, Torysa and Rosa in addition to traditional varieties – Modrý portugal and Svätovavrinecké, Alibernet, Dornfelder, Rulandské modré, Acolón, Cabernet dorsa and the internationally known Syrah. Our focus at the vineyards is on a small, but high quality harvest to ensure from this stage onwards the production of very high quality wines. The wine is matured for 1 – 2 years in oak casks in a volume of 1500 – 5000 litres where it obtains the required cask maturity, which is important for the subsequent maturing of the wine in the bottle. In addition to production and sales, our company also offers wine tasting on its premises, company parties and similar events.

Contact:

Vinárstvo Blaho, Hlavná 40, 919 21 Zeleneč, www.blaho.sk

COllECTION Of NEW REd hybRId GRAPE VARIETIES | from 2009

Nitra - Intensive dark colour and a harmonious taste, suitable for cellaring.

Dunaj - Ruby red colour, aroma of jam with a note of hot chocolate and harmonious peppery taste.

Rimava - A self-confident wine, elderberry aroma with notes of blackberry and raspberry.

Hron - Intensive dark colour, full, velvety aroma and taste.

Váh - Dark red colour with an intensive aroma and taste, suitable as a colouring.

Rosa - An exceptional wine – dark colour, tantalizing, superb aroma, note of rose.




Contact:

FINE WINES, Kresankova 1, 84105, Bratislava+421 2 6544 0142, [email protected], www.finewines.sk

hERMITAGE lA ChAPEllE | 1999

Producer: Paul Jaboulet AînéCountry of origin: France Tasting notes: One of the finest red wines of France. When young the color is deep purple, like black cherries, with aromas of blackcurrant and blackberry. It is a full wine with delicate tannins, 100% destemmed, complex. With age this rich nectar takes on scents of leather, truffles, undergrowth and leaf-mold. Awards: ST 95, WE 94, WS 91

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