Wine & Stories of Berat

In the heart of Berat, a land rich with centuries of winemaking heritage, the Wines & Stories of Berat festival unfolds as a comprehensive celebration of wine culture. Here, you won't just sip on wine; you'll enter into its complex world, understanding the nuances that make each bottle a unique work of art. While wine remains at the heart of our event, the festival expands the palate by introducing guests to an array of local products from artisanal cheese and robust olive oils to sweet jams and tasty figs, you'll have an opportunity to explore Berat's culinary culture in tandem with its viniculture. Whether you're a wine enthusiast eager to deepen your understanding, a culinary adventurer looking to explore local flavors, or simply someone seeking an enjoyable outing in a beautiful setting, Wines & Stories of Berat promises an experience you won't soon forget. The wine contest at Wines & Stories stands as a distinguished segment of our festival, designed to spotlight Albania's flourishing vinicultural sector. Our adjudication panel is composed of esteemed oenologists and sommeliers from Austria and Italy, countries with illustrious histories in winemaking. Through their rigorous assessment based on globally recognized criteria—such as aroma, flavor profile, body, and finish—the contest aims to underscore the finesse and craftsmanship inherent in Albanian winemaking. The competition culminates with an award ceremony on the festival's final day. This event not only acknowledges the winners but also serves as an exposition of Albanian winemaking, demonstrating both its rich heritage and innovation. At Wines & Stories of Berat the tasting tours offer attendees more than just a sip of the local wines; they provide a full-sensory experience into the region's rich culinary culture. Thefig tour takes you through the aromatic orchards of Roshnik village, revealing the age-old techniques of fig preservation.For those interested in the liquid gold of the Mediterranean, the olive oil tour allows a walk-through ancient olive grove and a firsthand experience of the olive pressing process. Cheese aficionados will appreciate the cheese making tour, a hands-on journey exploring the craft ofBerat's finest cheeses. Lastly, the jam and glikotour reveals the time-honored methods of fruit preservation, a sweet testament to Berat's rich culinary culture. Each tour enriches Wine and Stories, making it a multidimensional event.