Vulkán - wine festival

Discover exceptional mineral wines cultivated on the southern slopes of the Štiavnica volcano. Local winemakers will personally serve their finest selections in the stunning historic center of Banská Štiavnica, one of the most charming and best-preserved Slovak cities, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will find them at various locations around the centre, including Hotel Glaus, RUIN Bar, Hotel Bristol, Hotel Cosmopolitan, ViNOCENTRUM, Hotel Grand Matej, Dom Berg, Penzión Kachelman, Pražovňa, and Penzión na Kopci.

In the heart of Banská Štiavnica, participating restaurants will also showcase volcanic wines paired with specially crafted culinary delights.

Event Details
The event will take place on Saturday, March 22, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

Tickets
Tickets are priced at €46 in advance and €49 after February 20, 2025 and will not be available on the day of the event. Each ticket includes:

• A wine passport
• An event map
• A wine glass with a pouch
• €15 in coupons for wine purchases

Convenient Transport
Throughout the festival, the Štiavnická Anča Wine Express tourist train will offer free transportation, taking visitors from Námestie sv. Trojice through Kammerhofská Street to Penzión na Kopci. This service ensures you can explore all wine stops and fully enjoy the beauty of Banská Štiavnica without any hassle.

A Unique Geological and Historical Context

The Štiavnica volcano, now known as the Štiavnické vrchy, no longer resembles a typical volcano. Instead, it has transformed into an expansive mountain range, with its highest peak, Sitno, rising to 1,009 meters above sea level. Approximately 15 million years ago, this volcano was the largest in Europe. Today, its southern slopes are home to vineyards that thrive in the mineral-rich soil.

Grapes and Wine Characteristics

The varietals flourishing on the volcanic terrain include:

• Pinot Blanc
• Pinot Gris
• Sauvignon
• Muscat
• Feteasca Regală (locally known as Pesecká Leánka)

Among red varieties, notable options include:

• Blaufränkisch (Frankovka modrá)
• St. Laurent (Svätovavrinecké)
• Pinot Noir

Modern hybrids, such as Devín, Noria, Dunaj, Alibernet, Rimava, and Hron, have also gained popularity.

These wines are renowned for their rich, fruity acidity, which remains vibrant even in highly ripened grapes. Thanks to this characteristic, the wines demonstrate remarkable stability and retain their freshness even after years of aging.

Confirmed Participating Wineries

• Vinárstvo Kinči
• Vinárstvo Kotrus
• The Largest Wine Cellar Pukanec
• Vinárstvo Anton Uhnák
• Frtus Winery
• Muráni Víno Čajkov
• Csernus Winery
• Vinárstvo Lauko
• Víno Nichta
• VÍNO NATURAL Domin & Kušický
• Vinárstvo Zsigmond
• Víno JEK Vinárstvo Knápek
• Víno Svetík
• Šiklóš Winery