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  • DWI Current Germany's Franken region impresses Scandinavian wine buyers 14.05.2026

    Buyers and importers from Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden recently took part in a three-day fact-finding tour of the Franconia wine-growing region. The feedback from the participants was consistently very positive.

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  • Industry news Top-Perspektiv: Ambassadors experience Baden region 14.05.2026

    At the invitation of the Baden Winegrowers' Association, German Wine Ambassadors Anna Zenz, Emma Meinhardt and Katja Simon visited the Baden wine-growing region from May 9 to 12.

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  • Press releases Press: “DFB Bets on German Wine” 11.05.2026

    To mark the 20th anniversary of the “Summer Fairy Tale” World Cup (2006), the media company “Verlagsgruppe Rhein Main” (VRM) is highlighting the wine selection served in the VIP and hospitality areas during the national team's home matches. The German Wine Institute (DWI) has been supporting the DFB with the tendering process and conducting extensive wine tastings ever since. The current selection for the German Football Association (DFB) will remain in place until 2027.

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  • Industry news Rheinhessen named Top Wine Tourism Destination 09.05.2026

    The renowned U.S. online magazine VinePair ranks Rheinhessen among the top wine tourism destinations worldwide. In its 2026 ranking, the region outranks internationally renowned wine regions in New Zealand, Argentina, and France.

  • Press releases New wine selection for German embassies and consulates in 2026 07.05.2026

    At a tasting held in Berlin, the Federal Foreign Office (AA) and the German Wine Institute (DWI) selected a new recommended portfolio for use across Germany’s diplomatic missions worldwide.

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  • Industry news German wines in the spotlight at Vinexpo Asia 2026 07.05.2026

    Vinexpo Asia 2026 will return to the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) from May 26 to 28. Under the direction of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Home Affairs (BMLEH) and in cooperation with the German Wine Institute (DWI), the German pavilion will have a strong and visible presence.

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  • DWI Current Winequeen goes Miami: Short stay, big impact 06.05.2026

    Germany's Winequeen Anna Zenz and State Secretary Andy Becht (Rheinland-Pfalz, RLP) recently accompanied 16 local winemakers to Miami, Florida. Together, they presented local wines from six of Germany’s 13 wine-growing regions at the VINEXPO AMERICAS trade fair held there.

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  • Press releases Generation Riesling: Cheers to 20 Years 05.05.2026

    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 Germany's wine festival season in full swing 04.05.2026

    On May 1, German Wine Princess Katja Simon attended a Wine Festival in the State of Nordrhein-Westfalen (NRW). Amid fine weather and a lively atmosphere, everyone raised a toast to the official start of the nationwide wine festival season.

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  • Industry news German wines with a strong presence at Asian trade fairs 28.04.2026

    German wines are attracting a great deal of interest in Asia. In April, German producers successfully presented themselves to an international trade audience at ProWine Tokyo and ProWine Singapore.

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  • DWI Current Reknown International Wine Journalists Visit Mainz 27.04.2026

    Four top‑level wine events turned the last weekend of April 2026 into a must‑attend date for wine professionals, international media, and content creators from around the world in the Great Wine Capital of Mainz.

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  • DWI Current Poland: third-largest market for German wines is booming 23.04.2026

    In Poland, currently the third-largest export market for German wines, the “Riesling, Pinot & Co.” tasting event took place. Thirty-four German producers and importers presented more than 250 wines and sparkling wines from 10 wine-growing regions to a highly interested audience of industry professionals.

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  • Press releases 20 Years of Generation Riesling – One for All, All for Wine 21.04.2026

    20 years of Generation Riesling (GenR) stand for two decades of strong community spirit and creative exchange among young winemakers who, with passion and a willingness to experiment, bring high-quality, handcrafted wines into the glass.

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  • Press releases Wine Must Harvest in Germany Exceeds Earlier Estimates 20.04.2026

    The grape must harvest in the 13 German wine-growing regions reached a total of 7.65 million hectolitres in 2025. This is around two per cent less than in the previous year, but is slightly higher than the estimate issued at the end of the harvest, which had put nationwide production at 7.3 million hectoliters.

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  • DWI Current Wine and hiking: Get away from everyday life, immerse yourself in nature 17.04.2026

    The German Wine Institute (DWI), together with the regional wine marketing boards, invites you to the 16th nationwide Wine Hiking Weekend from April 25th to 26th, 2026.

     

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  • DWI Current Awards ceremony: Burda Wine Test 2025/26 15.04.2026

    The results of the latest Burda Wine Test are in. The competition was once again organized with the support of the German Wine Institute (DWI) in 2025/26. The awards ceremony took place in the VIP area of SC Freiburg’s Europa-Park Stadium.

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  • DWI Current Germany as a wine-producing country is attracting growing interest worldwide 13.04.2026

    At the end of March, a group of 15 international journalists toured three German wine-growing regions. The delegation was accompanied by German Wine Princess Katja Simon, who provided fascinating insights into the unique aspects of German viticulture.

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  • Press releases More Robust Grape Varieties in Germany 12.04.2026

    With the increased cultivation of new, robust grape varieties, German winegrowers are increasingly adapting to the challenges of climate change and more sustainable viticulture.

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  • Press releases Wines from Germany impress at the 114th Food & Drinks Fair in Chengdu 31.03.2026

    The 114th China Food & Drinks Fair (Spring Edition) concluded on March 28 in Chengdu, where the German Wine Institute (DWI) and twenty leading German wine producers and importers once again presented the quality, diversity and growing relevance of German wines in the Chinese market.

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  • DWI Current Half-time: A look at six months full of commitment and passion 25.03.2026

    The German Wine Ambassadors have completed six months in office. Anna Zenz, Katja Simon and Emma Meinhardt look back on an eventful first half.

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  • Press releases New communication campaign for German wines 22.03.2026

    At the leading wine trade fair ProWein, the German Wine Institute (DWI) gave an insight into a new communication campaign aimed at regaining market share for German wines in Germany as quickly and sustainably as possible.

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  • Press releases US Market Dampens Germany's Wine Export Balance 16.03.2026

    German wine exporters report a mixed outcome for the past year. According to the German Wine Institute (DWI), global exports of German wine increased by one percent in 2025 compared with the previous year, while the value of exports declined by two percent to €377 million.

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  • Press releases DWI honours the three best moderate-alcohol wines 15.03.2026

    At the start of this year's ProWein international trade fair, the German Wine Institute (DWI) honoured the producers of the three best-rated moderate-alcohol wines submitted for presentation at the DWI stand in Hall 1 / D200 following a nationwide competition.

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  • Press releases Non-alcoholic wines increasingly popular 14.03.2026

    Non-alcoholic wines are gaining popularity among an increasingly broad consumer base in Germany. According to the German Wine Institute (DWI), based on NielsenIQ's wine market monitoring, 44 per cent more households bought non-alcoholic wines in retail stores last year than in 2024.

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  • Press releases “Keep it Light” at the DWI ProWein Stand 13.03.2026

    This year, ProWein trade visitors can look forward to valuable information and an exciting collection of 20 wines with moderate alcohol levels at the stand of the German Wine Institute (DWI).

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  • DWI Current Riesling birthday: celebrations worldwide 12.03.2026

    Germany's most important grape variety, Riesling, celebrates its 591st birthday on March 13th, 2026. The grape variety was first mentioned in a document on this day in 1435. Activities are planned worldwide under the hashtag #rieslingbirthday.

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  • Press releases Press conference of the German Wine Institute at ProWein 2026 05.03.2026

    The DWI invites all interested media representatives to the DWI ProWein press conference on Monday, 16 March 2026 at 10:15 a.m. at the DWI stand in Hall 1 /D200.

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  • Press releases Wine Consumption Mood in 2025 Remains Subdued 27.02.2026

    The persistently subdued consumer climate in Germany also affected the wine market last year.

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  • DWI Current Almond blossoms along the German Wine Route 17.02.2026

    The almond blossom not only heralds the arrival of spring in Germany's wine regions. It also marks the start of the 2026 tourist season.

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  • Industry news German wines to enjoy on National Drink Wine Day 2026 16.02.2026

    Indulgence beyond Riesling and Spaetburgunder? Here’s a beginner-friendly rundown of Germany’s key grape varieties - perfect for National Drink Wine Day 2026 tastings. Each offers unique vibes, from bold to breezy.

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