Tourism Event, South-Burgenland.

Wine Farmers of other European Countries

My parents are members of the South-Burgenland tourism association. Now and again they get invited to functions that try to promote the different areas of tourism. We get to tag along so that we get to meet and know people and also for a night out...

Last night we went to Moschendorf and were not quite sure what to expect, but we were pleasantly surprised. It was a meeting of smaller wine farmers of the different wine regions of Europe. Croatia, Italy, Germany and Corsica, to name a few. I think the main objective was to meet other wine farmers and to exchange ideas of how to promote and increase the tourism to each area. The renting out of Kellerstoeckls to tourists enhances the whole South-Burgenland experience.

As with most functions, in the beginning everyone was a bit shy, but as the wine began to flow, we all mingled, chatted, bragged and exchanged some ideas ! Strangely enough, the common language used was English, with the Deputy Mayor of Guessing giving his speech in English.
( I will write more about the innovative marvel of Guessing in the next few days )

It was a very casual evening, with the traditional regional foods to eat and wines to drink. As the evening wore on, the organizers brought out fabulous bottles of wines from the other regions of Europe. Very enjoyable for my parents and Bob, but not for me, as I was the designated driver.

The " secret " that I know about Burgenland, was dawning on the guests and also on the locals. Burgenland, with all its regions including South-Burgenland, is a nature paradise. Just driving around and taking in all its colorful splendor and simplicity is wonderful every day. The people are friendly and warm with the food and wines on offer of an exceptional taste. We mostly agreed, that tourists love coming here, because it somehow reminds them of what life is all about.
Simplicity is a new Trend !

The only thing that a tourist should stress about, is what time to get up, which superb local wine to taste, which Buschenschank to choose and to not miss all the spectacular wildlife that runs around so freely.

Biggi

Everyone was camera shy, so I could only take this picture of the food...