Seven-week wine festival begins in Český Krumlov

A seven-week wine festival kicks off in the city of Český Krumlov on Friday. Visitors will have the chance to sample wine from Czech and international wineries, meet with leading Czech sommeliers and take part in the traditional opening of the first young wines.

Around 40 sommeliers and 33 restaurants will participate in the festival. Organisers expect around 2,000 visitors.