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  • Press releases Final estimate: Germany's wine harvest 2026 at the same level as the previous year 20.10.2026

    The nationwide grape harvest will be larger than previously expected. As the German Wine Institute (DWI) announced after receiving the final harvest estimates from all 13 wine-growing regions, an estimated 7.7 million hectoliters of grape must were harvested in Germany this year.

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  • DWI Current Premiere: Selection of German wines at ProWine São Paulo 19.10.2026

    From October 6 to 8, 2026, the German wine industry was represented for the first time with a joint stand at ProWine São Paulo. The trade fair, which featured more than 2,000 producers from 43 countries, was aimed exclusively at industry professionals and ranks as one of the most important wine and spirits trade shows in South America.

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  • DWI Current Six days of intensive tasting in Germany 08.10.2026

    James Suckling, an American wine critic and former Senior Editor of Wine Spectator recently returned to the Rheingau region in Germany.

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  • DWI Current First trip abroad: Paula Löber in Warsaw 06.10.2026

    Less than a week into her tenure and already on a flight to Warsaw with her crown in her hand luggage: the new German Wine Queen, Paula Löber, accompanied a delegation from the Rhineland-Palatinate Ministry of Economic Affairs, Transport, Agriculture and Viticulture on a trip to Poland marking the Day of German Unity

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  • DWI Current Picking window has narrowed in Germany 01.10.2026

    The 2026 harvest arrived earlier than ever in Germany. What happens when ripeness is no longer the problem, wine writer Matt Tinney asks himself.

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  • Press releases Paula Löber is Germany's 78th Winequeen 25.09.2026

    The 78th German Winequeen is Paula Löber from the Saale-Unstrut wine region. In a thrilling final election, the 29-year-old prevailed against her four competitors on September 25th in Neustadt an der Weinstraße, thanks to her charming personality, eloquence, and impressive stage presence

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  • Press releases Five Candidates Reach Finals 19.09.2026

    In a challenging preliminary round to select the 78th German Wine Majesty, five of the eleven candidates secured their place in the final—taking place on September 25 in Neustadt an der Weinstraße—thanks to their sound expertise and impressive performances.

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  • DWI Current The Home Stretch: Looking Back at a Turbulent Year in Office 15.09.2026

    A year for German wine: Germany's Winequeen Anna Zenz looks back on an exciting year in office together with German Wineprincesses Emma Meinhardt and Katja Simon. What remains after 365 days filled with encounters, travels, and special moments?

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  • DWI Current 'Summer of Riesling 2026' Captivates Wine Lovers in China 11.09.2026

    The twelfth edition of “Summer of Riesling”, Wines of Germany’s summer lifestyle campaign in China, successfully concluded on August 31, 2026.

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  • Press releases Who will make it through to the final of the German Wine Ambassador contest? 10.09.2026

    Saturday, 19 September 2026 promises to be an exciting day: Who will secure a place in the final of the 78th German Wine Queen competition? Beginning at 3 p.m., ten female candidates and one male candidate will take on challenging questions and tasks set by a distinguished panel of experts at the Saalbau in Neustadt an der Weinstraße.

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  • Press releases The countdown to the election of the 78th German Wine Majesty is on 07.09.2026

    On 19 September, the regional wine queens from eleven German wine-growing regions will compete in the preliminary round of the election for the 78th German Wine Majesty. Anyone wishing to see the candidates in person can still secure tickets for the preliminary round and the final on 25 September.

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  • Press releases Germany’s main grape harvest advances rapidly after an early start 28.08.2026

    Following the very early start to the grape harvest for Federweißer (new wine), the main grape harvest has also begun extremely early this year – earlier than ever before for the vast majority of vineyards.  

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  • Press releases DWI Annual Report 2025 published 19.08.2026

    The latest annual report of the German Wine Marketing Organization, published in German, provides an overview of the numerous projects and initiatives through which the German Wine Institute (DWI) further strengthened the visibility and appreciation of German wines both domestically and internationally over the past year.

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  • Press releases The 2026 grape wine harvest in Germany starts with promising qualities 18.08.2026

    The sunny summer has caused the grapes to ripen very quickly this year. The first grapes currently being harvested in the Palatinate and Baden for Federweißer were already exceptionally sweet.

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  • Industry news Pinot Noir Day – A Celebration for Germany's Spätburgunder 17.08.2026

    On August 18, wine lovers around the world celebrate Pinot Noir Day. Word is getting out about the enormous leap in quality that wines of this variety - known as Spätburgunder in German wine regions - have experienced in recent years. In the country with the third-largest area planted with Pinot Noir in the world, a true Spätburgunder miracle has taken place. On International Pinot Noir Day, The German Wine Institute (DWI) highlights precisely this dynamic development.

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  • Press releases Trends and Jubilée: Generation Riesling in Berlin 28.07.2026

    Twenty years after the founding of the supraregional platform 'Generation Riesling' (GenR), 25 winemakers will present their latest wine creations on September 21, 2026, at the "Spreespeicher" in Berlin. 

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  • DWI Current Bad Bunny Chooses German Riesling in L.A. 21.07.2026

    Puerto Rican Latin rap and reggaeton superstar Bad Bunny chose a German Riesling from Rheinhessen while dining at the restaurant “Anajak Thai” in Los Angeles (L.A.).

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  • DWI Current Germany's Wine Festival Season in Full Flow 19.07.2026

    Mild summer evenings, a good glass of wine, pleasant company, and live music: German wine festivals are all about pure joy of life. Wine Ambassadors Emma Meinhardt, Katja Simon, and Anna Zenz visit some of these festivals to introduce domestic and international guests to Germany's wine culture.

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  • Industry news Korea Wine Challenge: Pinot Noir from Germany Named World's Best Red Wine 14.07.2026

    In July 2026, during the international “Korea Wine Challenge,” the 2020 Hochheimer Reichestal Pinot Noir from the Rheingau winery Künstler was named the world’s best red wine in the competition. Other German wines also achieved top rankings.

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  • Press releases The trend towards dry wines continues 12.07.2026

    The range of dry wines from German wineries continues to grow. As the German Wine Institute (DWI) reports following its analysis of the nationwide quality wine assessment, last year, 53 per cent of all German quality and Prädikat wines were sold as dry wines.

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  • DWI Current International Wines of Germany Promotion Weeks in Full Swing 06.07.2026

    The '31 Days of German Wine' campaign returns to the United Kingdom (UK) and Japan in July. The focus extends far beyond the Riesling grape variety. The German Wine Institute (DWI) organizes presentations of German wines year-round and around the world.

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  • DWI Current ‘Summer of Riesling’ in China 02.07.2026

    The annual cross-channel consumer campaign “Summer of Riesling“ will run from 1 July to 31 August 2026, bringing German Riesling to wine lovers across China as a refreshing summer wine.

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  • Press releases Germany's Wine Export Prospects: Successful Delegation Trip to Japan and China 26.06.2026

    After participating in a four-day business delegation trip organized by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Home Affairs (BMLEH) to Japan and China, Melanie Broyé-Engelkes, managing director of the German Wine Institute (DWI), gave a positive assessment of the German wine industry. 

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  • DWI Current Zurich: Katja Simon Introduces Germany's Wine Regions to Travel Industry 21.06.2026

    German Wine Ambassador Katja Simon spoke at a Workshop organized by the German National Tourist Board (GNTB/DZT) in Zurich, Switzerland, delivering a keynote address on the topic “German Wine in Transition.”

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  • DWI Current Debut for German wines in West-Africa 15.06.2026

    From June 1 to 5, 2026, a market exploration trip - initiated by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Home Affairs (BMLEH) - took place in the West African countries of Nigeria, Ghana, and Ivory Coast. Five German winemakers and export agencies took on the challenge of gaining a detailed understanding of these markets.

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  • Press releases The flowering of the vines varies greatly 11.06.2026

    This year, in warmer areas of the country, the vine blossoming began in some cases as early as the very sunny spell at the end of May, and proceeded very rapidly and without any problems.

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  • Press releases 20 Years of Generation Riesling – One for All, All for Wine 05.06.2026

    20 years of Generation Riesling (GenR) represent two decades of strong collaboration and creative exchange among young winemakers who bring high-quality, handcrafted wines to the glass with passion and a spirit of experimentation.

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  • Press releases New Wine Selection When Traveling with Deutsche Bahn 02.06.2026

    Starting this month, passengers on Deutsche Bahn (DB) long-distance trains can enjoy a new selection of wines from German wine-growing regions.

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  • Press releases Generation Riesling celebrates in Great Wine Capital Mainz 01.06.2026

    On 8 June 2026, Generation Riesling (GenR) will be celebrating its 20th anniversary at the KUZ Kulturzentrum Mainz. 25 young winegrowers from nine German winegrowing regions will bring around 150 wines with them - an ideal opportunity to make exciting discoveries and gain insights into the diversity and innovative strength of the ‚next generation‘ of German viticulture.

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  • DWI Current London: Excitement at Wines of Germany UK’s flagship trade tasting 28.05.2026

    100 wines. 100 producers. 13 grape varieties. 10 no and low alcohol wines; Wines of Germany UK’s flagship trade tasting, Big G, returned to the London Wine Fair on Wednesday 20th May 2026. The event delivered a well-attended showcase of the breadth and relevance of German wine to the UK trade.

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