Price increase in Baden wine: an outcry by lover
Price increase in Baden wine: an outcry by lover
The price increase affects the region
The rising prices for Baden wine in restaurants ensure both wine lovers and for domestic winegrowers. In many restaurants, a quarter of regional wine costs over 10 euros, which endangers the acceptance of consumers. This development could lead to regional wines fall out of the favor of the guests and are displaced by cheaper foreign alternatives.
The importance of the regional wine industry
The wine-growing areas in Baden-Württemberg, especially the Kaiserstuhl and the Ortenau, play an important role in German wine production. Winfried Köninger from the Ortenau wine brotherhood emphasizes the need to promote regional wines to support tourism and local economy. "Last but not least, the rising prices are also harmful to the domestic winegrowers," he warns, adding that the high price could negatively influence the purchase decision of the guests.
Available Alternatives to expensive wines
In Contrast, the wine hotel "pepper and salt" in Gengenbach, led by chef Klaus Armbruster, offers a quarter of wine from 7 euros. "You don't always have to reach for the highest category to open your wines openly," he explains, showing that there are inexpensive options even when there is a high cuisine. This could be an answer to the increasing prices in other restaurants and tries to address a wider audience.
The challenge of foreign wines
Another problem is the fact that foreign wines are overrepresented in the menus of many restaurants. Often you can find more foreign wines than regional veters, which sees Köninger critically. In Upper Bavaria in particular, Baden wines are sometimes cheaper, which puts pressure on domestic providers. This development could not only affect sales, but also undermout the pride of the region.
The consequences for domestic tourism
The pricing policy of restaurants not only affects the wine industry itself, but also on regional tourism. A high price for local wines could deter potential visitors. Gastronomy is an essential part of the tourist offer in Baden-Württemberg, and the decision to invest in local wines could be crucial to promote tourism.
broadcast on Sat., 27.7.2024 7:30 p.m., SWR Aktuell Baden-Württemberg, SWR BW
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