German red wines can also keep up well
A preview of the upcoming delicacies was provided at the press conference in the run-up to the trade fair in the bistro of Gräfs Wein & fein (recently awarded the title of best wine bar in Germany). Armin Imgraben, CEO of Winzergenossenschaft Britzingen, together with the 60th Württemberg Wine Queen Natalie Schäfter, presented four sparkling wines – including two non-alcoholic ones – and five wines each from Baden and Württemberg for the Hohenlohe Fürstenfass winery. Two wines per course from each of the two wine-growing regions showed the variety of ways in which you can accompany your meal with suitable wines. Sometimes it can be a Pinot Blanc from the 3-liter bag-in-box (as with the starter selection of rillettes, humus, salami and cornichons), which is in no way inferior to the estate wine from the bottle, but sometimes a hand-selected great red wine like the 22 Lemberger Royal from the barrique of the Fürstenfass Hohenlohe or the 21 Muggardt Spätburgunder from Britzingen is also suitable: Red wines from Germany can now hold their own!
During the days of the fair itself, this diversity will be enhanced by so-called “winewalks”. Several times a day, wine royalty from Baden and Württemberg will lead small groups around the stands, explaining style profiles, grape varieties and current trends. The focus is particularly on fresh, seasonal wines – exactly what is in demand in spring and summer.
In addition to pure tasting, the “Baden-Württemberg Classics” also sees itself as a tourist business card. Regions such as Markgräflerland and Württemberg will be presenting themselves as well as specialized wine tour providers.
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