VDP: Do you have role models?
Ralf Bengel: One should always strive to develop oneself further. There is no role model, but there are certainly good examples that you can incorporate into…
VDP: Why did you become a vintner?
Ralf Bengel: Of course, the enthusiasm for wine is the motivation for the profession of winemaker. Until a wine is in the bottle, you have the opportunity…
VDP: What is your winery philosophy?
Ralf Bengel: Using the knowledge and tradition of over 800 years of viticulture to produce unique and authentic Riesling wines that make our customers happy…
VDP: Which of your wines would you recommend to someone who does not yet know your winery – as an introduction, so to speak?
Ralf Bengel: Our dry Riesling VDP.GUTSWEIN. This is the business card…
VDP: What is so special about your winery?
Ralf Bengel: As one of the oldest wineries in the world, Schloss Vollrads has a very, very long history of over 800 years of winemaking. The beautiful…
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Alex Koblinger | Döllerer Genießerhotel | Golling, Austria
It is a real stroke of luck when the elite school of the Austrian sommelier scene dedicates…
In 2023, five hosts will be awarded for their outstanding wine concept and thus also for the structure, care and continued development of the wine list, as well as for the excellent outstanding…
Every year is different. Year after year, nature tells the VDP.winegrowers what to do. But external influences outside of the weather have no less of an impact on a wine year. Whether it is…
