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Recent years have seen increasing cultivation of white wine varieties in Germany, particularly those from the Pinot family. This trend continued in the past year.

The German Wine Institute (DWI) has honoured 50 wine bars with a new award last year. The winners – from estates in all 13 wine regions - were selected from some 200 entries, by a panel of experts, according to a strict set of criteria.

The trend which began in 2008 towards consuming more white wine in Germany continued last year. Prior to the ProWein international wine trade fair, the German Wine Institute (DWI) reported that white wines now account for 43 per cent of wine sales in Germany.

"Bursting with Flavor: Germany's Aromatics" - Such is the slogan of the German Wine Institute (Wines of Germany, DWI) at this year´s ProWein Trade Fair in Düsseldorf. From 19 - 21 March, some twenty still and sparkling wines from different aromatic varieties will be available for tasting at the DWI Pavilion in Hall 13 (13A90).

Sparkling wines with oysters – that is the classic combination that everyone knows. But does it always have to be Sekt? And what is important when it comes to pairing still and sparkling wine with oysters? The answers are to be found at the ProWein pavilion of the German Wine Institute (DWI) in Hall 13 (13A90), when fine oysters from the...

Last year around one million hectoliters of German wine valued at 288 million euros was exported to 130 countries, representing a decline in value of 4 per cent and of 3 per cent in volume. As the German Wine Institute (DWI) announced in the run-up to the international trade fair Prowein in Düsseldorf, entry-level wines were most affected by this...

Last year German consumers met their wine needs more often in the traditional supermarkets. According to the German Wine Institute (DWI), 18 per cent of all wines were purchased there in 2016, representing a one point increase in market share on the previous year and a five point increase compared with 2012.

Elona Hesseling from wine.co.za has summed up "what's hot in the UK" in her latests online publication. The author cites sommelier Gareth Ferreira who's daily work experience in a London based private wine-club sees Wines of Germany on the rise.

At least once a year Generation Riesling winemakers present their new creations in Berlin. April 3rd 2017 this approved routine will go down at the 'Private Roof Club'. The following authentic vintners are very much looking forward to meet representatives of the trade, the press and up market gastronomy:

Germany´s wine consumption remained largely unchanged in the past financial year at 20.6 litres (+0.1 l) per capita compared with the same period last year. Such was the announcement of the German Wine Institute (DWI) based on the wine consumption data compiled for the DWI by the German Winegrowers Association.