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The IT Wine Trip – it sounds like an unusual team-building event. But behind it lies a long-standing tradition that was established in 1988 by former IT managers Roland Mauser and Stephan Schmidle.
The idea was as simple as it was brilliant: Why not organise a joint wine trip? What may have originally been intended as a one-off event has since become a lasting institution. Since 1988, it has taken a group of IT wine lovers to new wine regions time and again to satisfy their “passion for the fermented grape."
The secret of success? Team spirit and wine!
The trip is much more than just a wine tasting. It is about cohesion, culture, and shared experiences. The passion for fine wines is cultivated during the annual excursions to various wine-growing regions, but the real highlight is the togetherness that has now lasted for more than 35 years.
The 26th IT Wine Trip took place in September of this year. Twelve participants spent four days in the beautiful Lugana and Valpolicella regions near Lake Garda. It was organised by a team effort, with two colleagues managing everything from hotel bookings to coordinating up to five wine tastings. With up to 14 people on the trip, thereʼs plenty to consider: finding suitable wineries, making restaurant reservations, and planning a balanced leisure programme that isnʼt just about drinking – like this yearʼs visit to the Sigurtà Garden Park.
A journey through the wine regions of Europe
The IT Wine Tour has taken its participants to many beautiful regions: from Burgundy in France to the Moselle in Germany, from Vienna and Styria to Piedmont in Italy – the list is long and diverse. Right after each trip, the next destination is chosen together as a group, with planning starting six to nine months in advance.
Wine, IT, and anecdotes
There are many amusing anecdotes from our time spent together, one of which comes from a trip to southern Styria – a moment that will keep us smiling for a long time. Without giving too much away: It involved contact lenses, which, lacking the usual case, were stored overnight in a glass of water. Unfortunately, a colleague, unaware of the lenses in the water, quenched his thirst with the glass. Sometimes, itʼs the little mishaps that make for the best stories.
Whatʼs special about the IT Wine Tour
What makes this event so unique is the strong bond among participants. Retired colleagues also regularly join in. The age range is particularly remarkable: On one of the recent trips, the youngest participant was 28, and the oldest 76. Age doesnʼt matter – what counts is the shared passion and the carefree camaraderie.
Hereʼs to the coming decades – and many more unforgettable wine trips!