This winter, Ski amadé and Austrian Wine Marketing (ÖWM) are launching the second initiative under the slogan "Austria\´s greatest ski paradise presents the best in Austrian wine", with the aim of promoting gourmet culture in the mountains. Ambitious ski hut landlords, who are connoisseurs of quality wines and thus offer a diverse range of high-quality Austrian wines, will be recognised and highlighted to customers. The establishments undergo a certification process, which is subject to strict criteria. Expert ÖWM inspectors will award them the "Genusspartner" sign in recognition of achieving the required standards.
Ski and wine-tasting partner huts
"The ski huts in Ski amadé are known to visitors for their high standards and convivial atmosphere. We want to promote enjoyment of wine in the ski huts to further emphasise the
pleasurable aspects of skiing. As Austria\´s greatest ski paradise we have found the perfect partner, with an excellent, international reputation, in Austrian Wine Marketing. The result is a typical, Austrian symbiosis, which combines to maximise enjoyment. Skiers can revel in Austria\´s
greatest ski paradise and round off their experience with superb wines in the convivial, atmospheric setting, with quality cuisine and a standard of service to match, at one of our
certified partner establishments", states Dr Christoph Eisinger, Ski amadé\´s Managing Director. At the certified ski huts, skiers can select their preferred wine from a diverse range of Austrian wines, either as an accompaniment to food, to sip as they relax on the sun terrace, or simply to enjoy a glass of good wine. This initiative offers gourmet skiers a suitable end to their day\´s skiing, at a reasonable price.
The certification criteria
Ski huts which display the certification sign must meet strict criteria. These criteria have been devised in conjunction with ÖWM and Ski amadé. The certified ski huts are thus guaranteed to offer three red and three white wines by the glass, plus an equally wide range of wines by the bottle. The range of wines must also reflect the breadth of Austrian wines. The gourmet experience is complemented by specially matched foods. The wines will be served in suitable glasses and at least one member of staff will have been trained in Austrian wines. The expert opinion of the Salzburg Sommeliers Association is decisive in the certification process. The sommeliers also advise the ski huts on compiling their wine lists. The "Genuss-Partner" sign serves as a guide for skiers, to they know exactly what kind of hospitality to expect.
This season 16 huts in Ski amadé have already been awarded the "Genuss-Partner" certificate.
They are:
- the Dampfkessel, Flachau
- the Winklalm and Gloneralm, Flachauwinkl
- the Reitlehenalm, Eben
- the Almwelt Austria on the Reiteralm
- the Schafalm on the Planai
- the Weitmoser Schlossalm, Bad Hofgastein
- the Wengeralm, Dorfgastein
- the Kühbergalm, Wagrain
- the Jungerstube on the Stubnerkogel
- the Du & I Alm on Hauser Kaibling
- the Zum Steinbock hut, Maria Alm
- the Gehwolf Alm, Großarl,
- the Onkel Willys hut on the Planai-Hochwurzen
- the Holzhackerstube on the Fastenberg and
- the Oberforsthofalm, Alpendorf.
The www.skiamade.com/de/winter/skiregionen/skihuetten/weinundski web page shows which huts are certified and their location in Ski amadé.
Ski and wine-tasting week from 12 to 20.03.2011
This initiative culminates in the ski and wine-tasting week, taking place between 12 and 20 March 2011. During this week participating ski huts will offer visitors additional special offers
associated with skiing and wine tasting. Guests can look forward to wine tastings, themed days, presentations by wine growers and producers and musical entertainment. In addition to the ski hut events, 10 selected hotels in the region will offer many special features associated with Austrian wine production during this time. The wine-tasting packages
can be booked at the following hotels:
Hotel Alpina in Wagrain, Hotel Schartner in Altenmarkt, Hotel Guggenberger in Kleinarl, Hotel
Almwelt in Pichl, Hotel Erzherzog Johann in Schladming, Thermenhotel Sendlhof in Bad
Hofgastein, Hotel Römerhof in Dorfgastein, Hotel Übergossene Alm in Dienten and Romantik-
Hotel Neuwirt in Großarl.
Example:
• 7 days in a double or single room
• Welcome drink
• 2 gourmet menus (5 courses with complementary wines)
• 5 5-course dinners (choice of 3 menus)
• Fresh strudel and cakes, plus soup, every afternoon
• Aperitif – wine-tasting seminar
• Presentation of farm produce
• Guided wine tasting with a sommelier
• Zither music evening
• 6-day ski pass – unlimited fun on the pistes
Visit www.skiamade.com/de/winter/skiregionen/skihuetten/weinundski/hotels for more enjoyable ski packages.
Ski and wine-tasting partner huts
"The ski huts in Ski amadé are known to visitors for their high standards and convivial atmosphere. We want to promote enjoyment of wine in the ski huts to further emphasise the
pleasurable aspects of skiing. As Austria\´s greatest ski paradise we have found the perfect partner, with an excellent, international reputation, in Austrian Wine Marketing. The result is a typical, Austrian symbiosis, which combines to maximise enjoyment. Skiers can revel in Austria\´s
greatest ski paradise and round off their experience with superb wines in the convivial, atmospheric setting, with quality cuisine and a standard of service to match, at one of our
certified partner establishments", states Dr Christoph Eisinger, Ski amadé\´s Managing Director. At the certified ski huts, skiers can select their preferred wine from a diverse range of Austrian wines, either as an accompaniment to food, to sip as they relax on the sun terrace, or simply to enjoy a glass of good wine. This initiative offers gourmet skiers a suitable end to their day\´s skiing, at a reasonable price.
The certification criteria
Ski huts which display the certification sign must meet strict criteria. These criteria have been devised in conjunction with ÖWM and Ski amadé. The certified ski huts are thus guaranteed to offer three red and three white wines by the glass, plus an equally wide range of wines by the bottle. The range of wines must also reflect the breadth of Austrian wines. The gourmet experience is complemented by specially matched foods. The wines will be served in suitable glasses and at least one member of staff will have been trained in Austrian wines. The expert opinion of the Salzburg Sommeliers Association is decisive in the certification process. The sommeliers also advise the ski huts on compiling their wine lists. The "Genuss-Partner" sign serves as a guide for skiers, to they know exactly what kind of hospitality to expect.
This season 16 huts in Ski amadé have already been awarded the "Genuss-Partner" certificate.
They are:
- the Dampfkessel, Flachau
- the Winklalm and Gloneralm, Flachauwinkl
- the Reitlehenalm, Eben
- the Almwelt Austria on the Reiteralm
- the Schafalm on the Planai
- the Weitmoser Schlossalm, Bad Hofgastein
- the Wengeralm, Dorfgastein
- the Kühbergalm, Wagrain
- the Jungerstube on the Stubnerkogel
- the Du & I Alm on Hauser Kaibling
- the Zum Steinbock hut, Maria Alm
- the Gehwolf Alm, Großarl,
- the Onkel Willys hut on the Planai-Hochwurzen
- the Holzhackerstube on the Fastenberg and
- the Oberforsthofalm, Alpendorf.
The www.skiamade.com/de/winter/skiregionen/skihuetten/weinundski web page shows which huts are certified and their location in Ski amadé.
Ski and wine-tasting week from 12 to 20.03.2011
This initiative culminates in the ski and wine-tasting week, taking place between 12 and 20 March 2011. During this week participating ski huts will offer visitors additional special offers
associated with skiing and wine tasting. Guests can look forward to wine tastings, themed days, presentations by wine growers and producers and musical entertainment. In addition to the ski hut events, 10 selected hotels in the region will offer many special features associated with Austrian wine production during this time. The wine-tasting packages
can be booked at the following hotels:
Hotel Alpina in Wagrain, Hotel Schartner in Altenmarkt, Hotel Guggenberger in Kleinarl, Hotel
Almwelt in Pichl, Hotel Erzherzog Johann in Schladming, Thermenhotel Sendlhof in Bad
Hofgastein, Hotel Römerhof in Dorfgastein, Hotel Übergossene Alm in Dienten and Romantik-
Hotel Neuwirt in Großarl.
Example:
• 7 days in a double or single room
• Welcome drink
• 2 gourmet menus (5 courses with complementary wines)
• 5 5-course dinners (choice of 3 menus)
• Fresh strudel and cakes, plus soup, every afternoon
• Aperitif – wine-tasting seminar
• Presentation of farm produce
• Guided wine tasting with a sommelier
• Zither music evening
• 6-day ski pass – unlimited fun on the pistes
Visit www.skiamade.com/de/winter/skiregionen/skihuetten/weinundski/hotels for more enjoyable ski packages.
