Knightly Festival of Romanian Wine (FCVR) started in 2019, with the establishment of the National Day of Romanian Wine and Gastronomy, as an event circumscribed to this important celebration, with the main objective of promoting the local wine and food culture as part of our national identity.
We look back fondly on previous editions:
- 2019: Iasi, in partnership with Crama Cotnari (Photo gallery: https://bit.ly/3MY0S6H )
- 2021: Alba Iulia, in partnership with Crama Jidvei (Photo gallery: https://bit.ly/3EwVne2 )
- 2022: Tulcea, in partnership with Crama Liuta, Babadag (Photo gallery: https://bit.ly/3Gg3o4z )
- 2023: Timisoara, in partnership with Recaș Wine Cellars (Photo gallery: https://bit.ly/46Dz0eR )
- 2024: Craiova, in partnership with Crama Domeniile Dascălu (Photo gallery: https://bit.ly/3WmHgOp )
Day 1 – 03.10.2025
FRIDAY, 03/10/2025 / casual dress with insignia / honoring the Harvest Festival, participants are encouraged to optionally wear a piece of clothing specific to the folk costume of their region
- 16:00 – 17:00 Bus transfer on the route Radisson Blu Hotel – Casa Vlăsia, Snagov
- 17:00 – 18:00 Proclamation on the Harvest Festival and the declaration of the Knights’ Wine 2025
- 18:00 – 19:00 Wine tasting organized by partner wineries
- 19:00 – 23:00 Traditional dinner with live cooking show and artistic program
- 23:00 – 23:40 Bus transfer on the route Casa Vlăsia – Radisson Blu Hotel
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Day 2 – 04.10.2025
SATURDAY, 04/10/2025
- 08:00 – 10:00 Breakfast
- 10:00 – 15:00 Free time at guests’ disposal
- 15:15 – Meeting for knightly ceremony in front of the Carol I University Foundation, Calea Victoriei, Bucharest / knightly attire with insignia
- 15:15 – 15:30 Preparation for the knightly procession
- 15:30 – 16:00 Parade of the Knights, accompanied by the Military Band
- 16:00 – 17:15 Knightly accreditation and enthronement ceremony
- 17:15 – 17:30 End of ceremony, group photo
- 17:30 – 18:00 Knights’ parade accompanied by the Military Band
- 18:00 – 19:00 Free time at the guests’ disposal / preparation for the Knights’ Ball
- 19:00 – 24:00 The Wine Knight’s Ball (Radisson Blu Hotel, Atlas Hall) / ball outfit with bow tie, insignia
