Utrecht: Spotlight on Germany's Chardonnay at "Riesling & Co"

Germany's Chardonnay - The Next Big Thing

The first tasting was dedicated entirely to German Chardonnay, which is increasingly being praised as “big cinema” and “the next big thing” - and with good reason: the area under cultivation of this noble Burgundy variety has almost doubled in the last ten years and now covers around 3,000 hectares. Thanks to the cooler climate, the diverse soils and the constantly growing expertise of German winegrowers, wines with a strong character and unmistakable profile are being produced.

Masterclasses with young, thriving winemakers

The second masterclass was an exclusive talk & taste session with three dedicated members of Generation Riesling:

• Luise Böhme (Klaus Böhme Winery, Saale-Unstrut Region)
• Luca Michels (Bretz Winery, Rheinhessen Region)
• Lucas Trossen (Gerhard Trossen Winery, Mosel)

Lars Daniels discussed the developments and changes they have initiated in their businesses with Generation Riesling members, among others. The audience gained exciting insights into the mindset and working methods of these young, quality-oriented winegrowers.

Germany's Powerseller in The Netherlands

Following the masterclasses, 32 German wineries and seven importers presented their wines to the Dutch trade audience. The presentation was aimed specifically at the Dutch audience and offered a wide range of wine styles, grape varieties and regions of origin - from classic Rieslings to various Burgundy grape varieties and sparkling wines.

One trade visitor summed it up: “An inspiring afternoon full of discoveries, specialist knowledge, new contacts - and of course excellent wines in the glass.”