{"id":87111,"date":"2026-10-29T19:03:33","date_gmt":"2026-10-29T19:03:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oeve.ro\/?p=87111"},"modified":"2026-10-29T19:03:50","modified_gmt":"2026-10-29T19:03:50","slug":"knights-atlas-explained-series-2-2-2-3-3-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oeve.ro\/en\/knights-atlas-explained-series-2-2-2-3-3-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3\/","title":{"rendered":"The Romanian Consulate at Stiftungfest 2026 \u2013 Spectacular Results for \u201cthe Most Dynamic Organization\u201d within the OEVE Structure"},"content":{"rendered":"

Held every year on the third weekend of October, the Stiftungfest is the highlight of the OEVE\u2019s chivalric year. That is precisely why the achievements of the Romanian Consulate at the 2026 edition mark a special milestone, one that has been acknowledged with admiration by the Senate leadership. <\/span><\/p>\n

Let’s not mince words: these were, in fact, three days full of spectacular results for our delegation!<\/span><\/p>\n

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October 22, 2026 \u2013 Blaufr\u00e4nkisch Tournament<\/b><\/p>\n

In Rust, Austria, Ordo Equestris Vini Europae organized and sponsored the first edition of the European competition dedicated to the Blaufr\u00e4nkisch grape variety (known in Romania as Burgund Mare). Sixteen wines from five countries\u2014Austria, Slovenia, Hungary, Serbia, and Romania\u2014competed in the Blaufr\u00e4nkisch Turniersieger 2026. <\/span><\/p>\n

The judging took place in two rounds. In the first round, the international jury evaluated the wines in accordance with OIV regulations. In the second round, the jury and the audience jointly selected the five winners from among the top 10. <\/span><\/p>\n

Romania effectively captured everyone’s attention: it entered three wines and came home with\u2026 three awards:<\/span><\/p>\n

First Place and Winner of the 2026 Tournament Shield: Crama Deal de Mini\u0219, Burgund Mare Barrel Aged Reserve 2021<\/span><\/p>\n

2nd Place: Dealul Dorului Winery, Buzia\u0219 \u2013 Burgund Mare 2022<\/span><\/p>\n

5th Place: Balla G\u00e9za Winery, Burgund Mare \u2013 Stonewine 2023<\/span><\/p>\n

Three out of three! Yet another proof that terroir isn\u2019t just about what the soil, sun, winds, and rains provide, but also about the winemaker\u2019s artistry\u2014not to mention the little piece of the soul that a person puts into it. <\/span><\/p>\n

On the jury, Romania was represented by Dame Mirela Gabriela Heizer, a specialist inspector with the ONVPV. The partnership between OEVE\u2014the Romanian Consulate\u2014and the ONVPV is once again bearing fruit in promoting the excellence of Romanian wines. Quod erat demonstrandum! <\/span><\/p>\n

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October 23, 2026 \u2013 Eques Day<\/b><\/p>\n

At the Forum of Proconsuls and Legates, Dame Mirela Heizer, secretary of the Consulate\u2019s Oenological Commission, presented the European Indigenous Wines Fair project, an initiative of the Romanian Consulate of the OEVE that actually represents a European-wide expansion of the Romanian Wine Tournament of Native Varieties, which began this year in Romania and concluded in Dealu Mare, Chi\u021borani, during the recent edition of the FCVR.<\/span><\/p>\n

Both the Senate of the European Order of Wine Knights and the representatives of the national consulates present at the event expressed their full appreciation and willingness to participate in the project. In addition, the Senate of the European Order of Wine Knights approved Vice Consul Marius Farmazon\u2019s proposal that the inaugural edition of the European Indigenous Wines Fair be held in Romania next fall, to kick off the anniversary edition of the Romanian Wine Knights Festival. <\/span><\/p>\n

At the knighthood ceremony that followed the Forum of Proconsuls and Legates, three of our brothers received the following honors and insignia:<\/span><\/p>\n

-The Silver\/Gold Cross of the Order awarded to Eques Gratzian M\u0103rg\u0103rit, Proconsul II of the Consulate of Romania<\/span><\/p>\n

-Meritum Vini, the OEVE\u2019s highest oenological distinction, awarded to Dame Mirela Heizer, secretary of the Oenological Commission<\/span><\/p>\n

-The Legat Sash awarded to Eques Radu Ciorda\u0219, Legat I of Silvania<\/span><\/p>\n

On the same occasion, First Proconsul of the Consulate of the Republic of Moldova (the \u201csister organization\u201d of the Romanian Consulate), Eques Ornatus Alexandru Sapojnic, received the Meritum Vini award, while the Second Proconsul, Eques Ornatus Aurel Morar, received the Silver\/Gold Cross of the Order.<\/span><\/p>\n

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October 24, 2026 \u2013 Founding Anniversary<\/b><\/p>\n

The 2026 Stiftungsfest International Festival opened with the Confederations Cup award ceremony, presented by the Romanian Consulate of the OEVE to \u201cthe most dynamic organization within the Ordo Equestris Vini Europae in 2025.\u201d The trophy and diploma were presented to Vice Consul Marius Farmazon by Archduke Karl von Habsburg himself, head of the House of Habsburg-Lorraine and Protector of the Ordo Equestris Vini Europae. <\/span><\/p>\n

During the knighting ceremony that followed, our brother Iudex Valentin Barda\u0219u, Legate II of Bac\u0103u, was ennobled to the rank of Eques de Vino and was awarded the Legate\u2019s Collar.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Congratulations to the producers of the award-winning wines at the Blaufr\u00e4nkisch Tournament and to the Brothers honored for their involvement in the Order\u2019s activities! However, the year 2027 awaits us, when we will celebrate two decades of fruitful activity by the Romanian Consulate and when we will all need to come together to mark this milestone as it deserves! <\/span><\/p>\n

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Amicitia per Vinum!<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Eques Dan Silviu Boerescu<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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