Wine queen vs. wine sovereignty: tradition and modernity in viticulture

Wine queen vs. wine sovereignty: tradition and modernity in viticulture

Wine culture in Germany faces an exciting discussion about the future of the title “Wine Queen”. Especially in the Palatinate, where the title of the Palatinate wine queen is closely linked to emotions and traditions, changes are being considered, while in the adjacent wine -growing regions of Baden and Württemberg there is a different attitude.

tradition and modernization in viticulture

The Württemberg wine association, represented by Managing Director Hermann Morast, confirms the importance of traditions and the title, which is also important for the members. "This is a tradition that lives," said Morast with regard to the continuing relevance of the wine queen. While a modernization is sought, the title for the Württembergers remains a fundamentally elementary part of regional identity.

different approaches in the wine regions

The discussion about renaming the Palatinate wine queen in "Palatzwein Ambassador" caused excitement. However, winemakers from Baden and Württemberg hardly seem to be impressed by these considerations. The Baden Wine Construction Association focuses on a contemporary design of the office, whereby the professional qualifications of its wine sovereignty are in the top priority. Managing Director Holger Klein emphasized that the wine sovereigns act as important multipliers for Baden wine and the associated wine culture.

relevance of wine culture

The choice of Palatinate Wine Queen takes place on October 4th in Neustadt and is said to be the event for a long -term concept. A targeted goal is to make the choice on wider feet. It is planned to freely fragate both a queen who can wear a crown, as well as the possibility of "vineyard", should a man win. This could mean a fresh start for wine culture in the region, which strengthened the recognition for various gender identities in viticulture.

promote the female perspective in viticulture

A central aspect of the debate revolves around the importance of female representation in an industry that is often considered male. Klein argues that the office of wine queen plays an important role in promoting female young people and thus represents a bridge in a more equal future in viticulture. The integration of female perspectives could enrich the industry and give new impulses.

conclusion: preserve and adapt tradition

Although opinions about the future of the wine king's inner title divergence, it is clear that both tradition and modernization have to find space in the wine culture of Germany. The dialogical exchange between the various winegrowing associations could open a new path, which preserves respect for tradition and at the same time promotes the departure into a contemporary wine culture. In the balance between these two elements, the future of the wine queens - and that of the entire viticulture - could be redesigned.