European Minister Pentz opens the 17th Hessian Wine Festival in Brussels!

European Minister Pentz opens the 17th Hessian Wine Festival in Brussels!

The anticipation was huge when the 17th Hessian Wine Festival opened yesterday at the state representation in Brussels. European Minister Manfred Pentz was there and welcomed around 1,000 guests from politics, diplomacy, business, science and civil society. The event is considered a real highlight in the Brussels events calendar. Loud Wiesbaden is alive The wine festival not only brings Hesse's wine tradition to the Belgian capital, but also celebrates a very special anniversary: ​​the 250th anniversary of the discovery of late harvest, which began in 1775 in the Johannisberg monastery.

The marketing company Gutes aus Hessen GmbH ensured the physical well-being of everyone present during the festival. The fact that Hesse's specialties are particularly popular was shown by the great popularity of the Hessian Ebbelwoi from the Heil Apfelweinpresserei and the Hessian beer from the Pfungstädter Brewery. Belgium info emphasizes that the event offered a wonderful opportunity to taste the diverse selection of Hessian wines and sparkling wines in a relaxed atmosphere.

Variety of Hessian wines

The focus of the wine festival is on wines from the renowned wine-growing regions Rheingau and Hessische Bergstrasse. Minister Pentz praised the quality and innovative strength of Hessian winemakers and drew attention to the challenges that climate change and economic pressure pose for them. The state government supports winegrowers both locally and at federal and European levels so that they can preserve their tradition and quality.

Participating wineries such as the Dahn winery, Eberbach monastery and many others presented their fine wines. He also reported on the variety of Hessian wines Hesse Tourism, which mentions Hesse's 900-year-old wine-growing tradition. This tradition is not only preserved, but also developed further using the most modern and sustainable winegrowing techniques.

• Weingüter, die beim Fest vertreten sind:
• Weingut Dahn
• Kloster Eberbach
• Weingut Heinrich Eser
• Weingut Jonas
• Weingut Klepper GbR
• Weingut Lamm Jung KG
• Weingut Laquai GbR
• Weingut Lohmühle
• Weingut Rebenhof
• Weingut Schloss Reinhartshausen
• Weinbau Dr. Russler
• Weingut Trenz
• Sektmanufaktur Schloss VAUX AG

The atmosphere was enjoyable and characterized by lively exchange. Fine culinary delicacies such as sausage platters, onion cakes and the popular Frankfurt sausages were very popular. For those who would like to avoid alcoholic drinks, there were also non-alcoholic wines, supported by the reigning wine queens from the Rheingau and the Hessische Bergstrasse. This shows once again how warmly and openly Hessian traditions can be carried into the world.

The Hessian Wine Festival is not only a showcase for the region's delicious wines, but also an expression of Hesse's regional identity and cosmopolitanism. As Minister Pentz concluded, it is important that Hesse remains visible in Brussels and that the treasures of Hesse's winemakers are recognized.