Wine queen and porcelain: A royal visit to Meißen!

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The German wine queen visited Meissen on June 25, 2025, explored the porcelain factory and combined viticulture with porcelain.

Die deutsche Weinkönigin besuchte am 25.06.2025 Meißen, erkundete die Porzellanmanufaktur und verband Weinbau mit Porzellan.
The German wine queen visited Meissen on June 25, 2025, explored the porcelain factory and combined viticulture with porcelain.

Wine queen and porcelain: A royal visit to Meißen!

On June 25, 2025, the reigning German wine queen Charlotte Weihl and her princesses Julia Lambrich and Katharina Gräff went on an impressive journey to the Elbland, which included the wine regions of Meißen and Radebeul. The royal ladies were accompanied by the 36th Saxon Wine Queen Ivanna Wübken and the wine princesses Janine Merkel and Antje Peschel. One program item followed the other, and those involved had their hands full discovering the region's treasures. Sächsische.de reports that the Highnesses include Wackerbarth Castle, Ricco Hänsch's winery and the impressive castle Visited Proschwitz.

Of course, a tasting of goat wine, which is known for its special character, could not be missed. The Widmann car dealership, which kindly provided the vehicles, ensured the princesses' mobility. The highlight of the trip was undoubtedly the visit to the legendary Meissen porcelain factory, where the beauty and artistry of the factory took visitors' breath away.

A work of art in the finest porcelain

Katrin Kretschmer, who welcomed the guests to the manufactory's world of experience, showed them a variety of impressive works of art. The bust of Marilyn Monroe particularly caught the attention of their highnesses. A long-time employee who has been working in the company for 48 years reported on the works of art in the factory and she let the princesses immerse themselves in the intricacies of porcelain production. A crowning conclusion to the tour was also offered in the form of their own mug, which the Highnesses were allowed to paint themselves. An experience that will certainly remain unforgettable!

Clean viticulture thanks to kaolin

A less obvious but even more fascinating aspect that connects both the world of viticulture and porcelain manufacturing is the use of kaolin. According to Vinum, kaolin is not only a valuable material in porcelain production, it also plays an important role in viticulture. Winemakers use this material to control pests and prevent sunburn. Especially in difficult times, such as the problem with cherry vinegar flies, many winemakers resort to sprays, but the natural solution with kaolin promises less loss of taste and is more environmentally friendly.

This shows an exciting connection between two traditional crafts that have a long history in Germany. Wine growing has its roots around 2,000 years ago, when the Romans brought the first vines to our regions, laying the foundation for a wine tradition that has grown over the centuries. This history is characterized by ups and downs, influenced by climate, technology and social changes, but it never ended in invisibility.

Whether on the vine or on the potter's wheel - creativity and craftsmanship always produce new highlights that we can be proud of. Wine culture in Germany is a living part of our identity, and even if modern viticulture faces challenges, such as the taste influences of pesticides in Heilbronn, hope for innovative solutions such as the use of kaolin remains strong.

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