UENFW - Union of European national football teams of winemakers e.V.

Robert Lönarz, President of the UENFW: Cari amici, dear friends of wine, football, and Europe, today is a special day. After many months of preparation, we are finally gathered here together in the beautiful region of Tuscany. People from ten nations, united by two passions that are deeply rooted in European culture: wine and football. On behalf of the UENFW – the Union of European National Football Teams of Winemakers – I warmly welcome all of you to VINOEURO 2026 Ital

How WEINELF, Geisenheim and VINOEURO 2026 are reviving an idea of friendship Photo: Team photo at Niederwald Monument (2016) by Winfreid Schönbach, Bernhard Herzer What began in the Rheingau is becoming visible in Tuscany – and may soon reach as far as South America: VINOEURO 2026 is more than a European Championship of winemakers’ national football teams. It is the expression of an idea that could not be more relevant today: connection through wine, encounter and shared valu

Final Online-Meeting "VINOEURO 2026" , 14 March 2026 "What defines us as the UENFW is that we unite Europe’s winemakers across borders through wine, football, and education , creating genuine friendship, cultural exchange, and a living example of European cooperation." "Uns macht aus, dass wir als UENFW Europas Winzerinnen und Winzer über Ländergrenzen hinweg auf einzigartige Weise durch Wein, Fußball und Bildung verbinden und daraus gelebte Freundschaft, kulturellen Austaus

Pedro Andrade , former president of the Portuguese team, and Vice-President Martin Wiederkehr at the Berlin Wine Trophy – a meeting of wine and football colleagues is always a celebration.

Düsseldorf Sunday. March 15 2026 ProWein, Booth 4 J90

VINOEURO Italy 2026 (2–7 June 2026) in Tuscany to Become a Sporting and Wine-Cultural Stage for Ten Wine-Producing Nations The UENFW – Union of European National Football Teams of Winemakers e.V. continues to grow: with France, one of the world’s most important wine nations joins the European network of national teams of winemakers. This week, the two Secretaries General, Erica Fischbach and Nelson Rodrigues, were delighted to receive the excellent application for membership

With great sadness, we inform you that Miha Istenič, the renowned winemaker of the Istenič Winery, has passed away. Miha Istenič was the first president of the Slovenian Wine Team and an important figure in Slovenian winemaking. Through his work and vision, he left a deep and lasting mark on the wine community. We extend our sincere condolences to his family and loved ones during this difficult time. https://vecer.com/slovenija/poslovil-se-je-vinar-miha-istenic-10401494

Il Tirreno Winemakers’ national football teams take the field. Cecina and Bibbona will host the tournament. Paolo Pacini: “We celebrate 20 years of activity.” ​ Cecina. On Friday, October 31, Collemezzano hosted the official draw of Vino Euro 2026, the European Championship of Winemakers — an event that will bring together ten national teams competing from June 2 to 7, 2026, in the sports facilities of Cecina and Venturina. Numerous guests attended the event, organized by P

On the sidelines of the wedding of German winemaker and national soccer player Simon Lönarz, initial discussions took place with the...

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Düsseldorf, 15/03/2025 – La réunion du conseil d'administration de l'UENFW s'est tenue au Tulip Inn avec vue sur le stade de Düsseldorf....

Foto: Bernhard Herzer Düsseldorf, 15.03.2025 – The UENFW Board Meeting took place at the Tulip Inn with a view of the Düsseldorf stadium....

The Vino Euro Cup 2024 was presented to the Hungarian team at the beginning of December. UENFW Vice President Danilo Steyer and...

At the invitation of Honorary President Luigi Brunetti, the Italian team met at the Agrihotel Elisabetta in Cecina for the award...

A report by Hans Helmut Schmitt. Rheingau Echo, 15.08.2024 (Translation by R. Lönarz) Three Halves for Europe / University Hosts the...

Wine in Moderation was present at this year’s edition of VINOEURO, which took place between 22-25 May 2024, in Portugal. The football...

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Anadia – The excitement is building as the VINOEURO 2024 final approaches. On 25 May 2024, Portugal and Hungary will face off in a highly...

The Drº Alípio Sol Arts Barracks is a renowned cultural center in Oliveira do Bairro that regularly organizes events and conferences on...

The first matchdays of VINOEURO2024 have demonstrated the beautiful fusion of sports and culture. The unique blend of thrilling football...