Castilla la Mancha, Javier Vega Morillas

 Michael Kriess talks to Javier Vega Morillas about the spanish region of Castilla de la Mancha and its varietals. Castilla la Mancha, Javier Vega Morillas - read more

Cool Climate: Wines from Northern Regions

 Rhine or Moselle – these two names immediately spring to mind when thinking about viniculture in Germany. However, viniculture is well feasible in the far northern metropolis of Hamburg as well, as has been the case for some time now on a small vineyard right next to the world-famous port of the city. Cool Climate: Wines from Northern Regions - read more

Greek Wines Worldwide, Dimitris Seitanidis

 Dimitris Seitanidis, Marketing Manager of Greek Wiines World Wide presents the variety of unique indigenous Greek grapes. Besides blending the indigenous varieties with other european grapes, Greece wants to introduce its top wineries to a greater European public. Greek Wines Worldwide, Dimitris Seitanidis - read more

Gérard Depardieu at ProWein 2009

 He is famous as The Count of Monte Cristo, as Obelix and as the star of more than another 170 movies. However, few will have known Gérard Depardieu so far as a serious winegrower. At ProWein in Duesseldorf he is currently launching his latest brand of sparkling wine, a Brut de Loire. It is a true world premiere, something very different from the habitual red carpets. Gérard Depardieu at ProWein 2009 - read more

Macià Batle, Ramon Servalls Batle

Macià Batle, Ramon Servalls Batle - read more

Michael Degen, Messe Düsseldorf

 Michael Degen, Bereichsleiter der Messe Düsseldorf und verantwortlich für die ProWein 2009 kann eine außergewöhnlich gute Bilanz der ProWein 2009 ziehen - mehr Besucher, zufriedene Aussteller und eine Messe, deren Themen die Branche positiv in die Zukunft blicken lässt.  Michael Degen, Messe Düsseldorf - read more

ProWein Opening: Great Expectations

 We talked to visitors and exhibitors on the ProWein opening on Sunday about their expectations for ProWein 2009. ProWein Opening: Great Expectations - read more

Wine in moderation - Art de Vivre

 ProWein is the best proof - wine can be healthy if you know how to enjoy it: Not in abundance and best accompanied by good cuisine. The European programme "Wine in Moderation, Art de Vivre” wants to prevent alcohol misuse and wants to make a moderate wine consumption fashionable. Those who also wish to protect the environment can buy one of the high-quality wines from sustainable wineries.  Wine in moderation - Art de Vivre - read more

Wine of California

 Paul Mollemann, Director Europe, from the Californian Wine Institute is very happy with this year's ProWein participation - despite the financial crisis all californian exhibitors are satisfied. The Californian Stand also promotes the touristic values of the southern US state. Wine of California - read more

Wines of South Africa

 Michael Kriess talks to the 'Wines of South Africa' CEO, Su Birch, about the 350 years old tradition of wine growing in South Africa. The diversity of micro climates and soils favours the viniculture and the great variety of grapes and aromas. The South African Stand also pormotes the Soccer World Cup in 2010 with a promotion team. Wines of South Africa - read more