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International Trend Scouts and Trend Topics

Also this year, ProWein will get to the bottom of the trends and topics that move the wine world. International sommeliers, renowned wine authors, selected bloggers and bartenders 
write about what they are currently doing in their profession. There are many of interesting themes. Take a look over the shoulder of the experts and stay up to date!

Climate change & sommellerie

What is the connection? Practically of course with the weather phenomena such as storms and extreme summers, which can lead to guests not coming or being able to come. But that is of course only a very small part of the impact.

Climate change with regard to viticulture
There are few economic aspects that have been documented in such detail over the centuries as the interaction between climate and wine quality. Apart from the soil, the climate of a production area is the most important part of the terroir – it is essential for the character and distinctiveness of a wine style.

Climate change vs. wine
Is it just me – or is the subject of the climate discussed much more in the wine world than just a few years ago? Of course it has always been an essential part of wine production.

Effects of climate change in viticulture
Climate change and its effects are being felt in viticulture and many winegrowers have to face new challenges. Harmful organisms have a higher chance of survival and spread. Weather extremes are increasing.
Foto: Marc Almert

KOPIE VON: Cheers!
At a reunion or farewell, on festive occasions or simply because it's Sunday evening – people toast each other and clink glasses. With what? Champagne, of course. Finely tingling, it should stimulate the palate & spirit.

Cheers!
At a reunion or farewell, on festive occasions or simply because it's Sunday evening – people toast each other and clink glasses. With what? Champagne, of course. Finely tingling, it should stimulate the palate & spirit.

Climate change and Dutch wine
Climate change is a hot topic! Unfortunately very literally in Australia where devastating fires are causing great damage to human beings, animals, nature and vineyards by the time I am writing this short paper.

Wine in the context of climate change
"There are two sides to every coin," as the saying goes. This is also the case when international viticulture is viewed from the perspective of climate change.

It is always said that 2003 was the "summer of the century" …
Back then, it took us a really long time to realise that we don't actually have to cover our restaurant terrace in the evening (every restaurateur with an outdoor area knows how much work, strength and endurance this involves). What a relief that was…

Biographies and Topics of the Trend Scouts

Stuart Pigott, Paula Redes Sidore, Cathrin Trost and many more are experts in the world of wine. And they are the trend scouts at ProWein 2020, who reveal their knowledge and expertise to the public! Here you can find the interesting biographies of wine connoisseurs.
Our experts
Drinking wine itself is "in" like never before, and the variety of themes for which our trend scouts stand at ProWein 2020 is immense. So be curious and read the trend articles!
The trend topics
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