Denis Duhme

PROFILE:

Born in 1966 and raised in the “Hessische Bergstrasse” wine region, I am now based in Berlin.

After studying forestry and economics in Freiburg/Breisgau, I worked for 15 years in the wood-based materials industry, both domestically and internationally, five of which as Managing Director for Sales and Marketing. More than a decade ago, I turned my passion for wine into my profession. With a degree as a Wine Academician, I professionalized my knowledge and published various specialist articles as an author. In 2009, I founded the wine school “weinintensiv” in Cologne, which is now based in Berlin.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• German Wine Consultant and Trainer for German Wine, German Wine and Sommelier School (DWS) and German Wine Institute (DWI).
• Member of the IHK examination board “Sommelier and Master Sommelier” (IHK)
• Wine Academician/Diploma WSET
• Certified Educator Wines, WSET
• Certified Educator Spirits, WSET

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

Consulting
Sales optimization, control, market entry strategies, sales organization and network, product range, pricing, corporate strategy, CI design, employee management.

Education
International and German wines, wine production, cellar technology, spirits, European and German wine law, marketing.

Events
Moderation of wine events and corporate events, organization and execution of wine tours.

REFERENCES:

• EDEKA Minden
• Kaufhof Cologne
• German Wine and Sommelier School
• Berlin Wine Academy
• Weinwolf
• Weinvorteil
• Jaques Wein-Depot
• Culinarium Bavarium
• Wine in Black
• Riedel Glas
• IHK Freudenstadt
• Rheingau Gourmet Festival
• Champagne Gala Berlin
• Meininger Verlag
• Zeter – The Wine Agency
• Helental Winery
• Griesel Sekt
• Jochen Schweitzer
• DETAIL Verlag, Munich
• Gothaer Insurance
• Commerzbank
• Bayer
• Neptunbad, Cologne
• Weinmanufaktur Kasel
• Dr. Heuser Management Consulting
• German Wine Institute
• Rotkäppchen-Mumm Academy

PUBLICATIONS:

• Weinkompakt
• Wine & Architecture, Wine & Space (DETAIL-Verlag)