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Schloss Vollrads Estate
DWI Current 07.04.2025 Wines of Germany starts series of worldwide events

The global ‘Wines of Germany’ campaign weeks, organized by the German Wine Institute (DWI), start in May. The ‘Riesling Weeks’ in Finland and Sweden kick off this year.
Riesling, Pinot & Co. Präsentation ( 2024) in den Niederlanden
Knowledge Which wine goes with asparagus?

Asparagus's slightly bitter notes can, however, make it a tricky partner when it comes to wine. It often clashes when paired with the standard fruit-driven varietals. Possible alternatives: Silvaner,…
Knowledge Which wine goes with the barbecue?

During the last couple of years, the classic barbecue has been turned into sophisticated outdoor cooking. The demands on the quality of the meat, fish and vegetables used have increased just as much…

Grillen / Barbecue
DWI Current 10.04.2025 Wines of Germany meets with great interest among trade visitors in Warsaw

At this year's Riesling, Pinot & Co table presentation in Warsaw, 24 German exhibitors and 9 importers met with more than 200 enthusiastic trade visitors and 100 VIPs from business and…
Großes Interesse des Fachpublikums an der Tischpräsentation 'Riesling, Pinot und Co 2025' in Warschau.
Press releases 14.04.2025 New Wine Recommendations for the German Diplomatic Missions

The Federal Foreign Office (AA) and the German Wine Institute (DWI) have selected 24 wines and sparkling wines as the new range of recommendations for the 153 German embassies, 61 consulates general…
Weinprüfung
Knowledge How far back does the first mulled wine recipe go?

The adding of spices to wine has a very long tradition in the world of wine. The Romans already flavoured some of their wine with sugar and spices to make it more pleasurable and longer lasting.

vintner's mulled wine in a pot with spices such as orange, cinnamon and vanilla
Knowledge Discover how a Blanc de Noirs is made according to German law

"White from black" - this is the literal translation of "Blanc de Noir" and stands for a white wine made from dark blue to black grapes.
Knowledge How is Rosé wine made?

Over the last few years, the quality as well as the popularity of Rosé wine and Sekt has increased immensely. In 2020, Wines of Germany takes up this trend and showcase Rosé Wines.

Rosé im Glas
Knowledge Why do people sip at a wine tasting?

It's fun, it's easy to do, and you learn something from it, either with a group or just another friend. What do you need or need to know? Less than you think ...