News from the Department of General and Organic Viticulture

An article by Jan Hendrik Giersiepen.

Hochschule Geisenheim University, together with the German Wine Institute (DWI), has conducted a scientific survey on the economic significance of wine tourism. According to the survey’s results, 50 million people travel to German wine regions per year, creating approximately 86,000 jobs and…

The report was presented at an international press forum in Shanghai.

Conference on Digital Evaluation for Wineries

The "Agrartage" (Agriculture Days) Rheinhessen 2019 celebrate their 70th anniversary

“KNOWLEDGE - TECHNOLOGY - COMMUNICATION“ is the future motto of the Agriculture Days Rheinhessen. They are going to take place from January 21 to 25 2019 in Nieder-Olm.

In mid-March 2019, the Department of Enology is offering sensory evaluation training.

Round Table at the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV) in Uruguay

For centuries now, steep slope viticulture has shaped the scenery in regions such as the Middle Rhine Valley and the Moselle Valley creating diverse cultural landscapes. However, over the last decades the scene has changed. It is becoming increasingly difficult to manage today’s vertically planted…

The Rudolf Hermanns Foundation awards prizes of up to €12,500 for outstanding achievements in all areas of viticulture and horticultural science.

Excellent theses in enology, viticulture, international wine business and beverage technology win young talents award