One-Day Crash Course: Germany as a Wine Country
Seminar Format
What It's About
Germany is currently considered one of the most exciting wine-growing countries in the world. What makes Germany special from the perspective of the wine industry? What characterizes the climate and the soils? Which are the characteristic grape varieties?
Objectives
Participants of the seminar will gain in-depth knowledge of Germany as a wine country, presented in a compact, clear, and accessible manner. The seminar covers both theory and a tasting of the most important German grape varieties.
Content
- What makes Germany unique as a wine country? What are the characteristics regarding climate and geology?
- How do the 13 German wine-growing regions differ? What are their strengths?
- Which are the most important grape varieties, and which are currently trending?
- Which wines from Germany can be a meaningful addition to a product range?
- Introduction to German wine law – what is the current status, and what will change in the future?
- Practical tasting of the most important grape varieties from Germany
- What are the special features of German wines for retail and gastronomy?
Target audience
Participants of the seminar will gain in-depth knowledge of Germany as a wine country, presented in a compact, clear, and accessible manner. The seminar covers both theory and a tasting of the most important German grape varieties.