Wine lovers defy the weather: second wine time enthusiastic in Gummersbach!
Wine lovers defy the weather: second wine time enthusiastic in Gummersbach!
The second edition of the wine time in the city garden on the Steinmüller area in Neunkirchen, Saarland, took place last weekend. Despite a storm warning with violent wind and rain, the event, organized by the “Tat & Drang” event office, was well attended. The wine tasting began on Friday at 5 p.m., when the weather was still sunny, and offered visitors the opportunity to enjoy wines from 13 different wine regions. The offer included both large and small wine tastings, with visitors getting a wine glass to take away.For wine lovers, there was a chance to try 0.05 liters of wine from every winemaker. It should be emphasized that the guests were not tied to a single winery and had the opportunity to have personal conversations with various winegrowers. In addition to the wine range, alcoholic and non -alcoholic beverages and Prosecco were also offered. Culinary, visitors were spoiled with three snack stands, the pizza, pasta and Sicilian specialties.
challenges and visitor numbers
Despite the adverse weather conditions, the visitors were well prepared, equipped with umbrellas, rain jackets and rubber boots. The space had to be cleared on Saturday, but this did not detract from general enthusiasm. The positive feedback from the guests exceeded the expectations of the organizers. According to Nathalia Harbig, the event was very well received, the number of visitors even doubled compared to the previous year.
The experience from the first edition, which was also characterized by bad weather, led to the organizers learned from the past challenges and optimized the event. Overall, it turns out that wine tourism, also in Germany, is becoming more and more important and that initiatives such as the wine period play an important role in supporting the individual wineries and promoting wine tourism.
sustainability in wine tourism
Wine tourism is not only a platform for wine lovers, but also a significant part of the wine industry, which contributes to generation of income and receives the cultural heritage. A global online survey by Geisenheim University at that time showed that sustainability in the wine industry is becoming increasingly important. Over 62 percent of wineries consider sustainable practices in wine tourism to be essential. Sustainability is seen as a key to improving wine tourism by reducing environmental pollution. The environmental dimension is particularly important, while the economic and social aspects appear somewhat subordinate.
The results of the survey show that a large part of the winemakers are convinced that sustainable practices will become more important in the future. Trust and reputation of the wineries are decisive factors for success in wine tourism. However, there is a challenge to provide the necessary financial and personnel resources in order to be able to work sustainably while visitor satisfaction is ensured at the same time.
With its 13 picturesque wine regions, which bribe through its unique grape varieties and impressive landscapes,Germany. Activities such as wine tastings, hikes and visiting Pittoresk towns are central elements of the tourist offer. Regions such as the Moselle, Palatinate and Baden are particularly well -known for their exquisite wines and invite you to a enjoyable stay. Events such as the wine time not only support the local economy, but also contribute to the announcement of the diverse German wine landscapes. With a broad spectrum of wines, inviting events and the signs of sustainability, the signs are good that wine tourism in Germany is still flourishing.
Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger reports that the second wine time in Gummersbach was a complete success despite the unintelligent weather. Winourism.com emphasizes the progressive importance of sustainability in wine tourism, while Reiseuhu Germany's portraits and their diversity celebrates.
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