The wein.plus TV programme for you in June 2024: Our TV tips with all series and feature films, consumer programmes, documentaries, travel reports and reports on wine, winegrowers and viticulture.
arte, 11.15 a.m.
There are people who want to continue Hungary's rich traditions: Winemakers in the Tokaj region and paprika farmers from Szeged in the south are trying to preserve the way of life of their ancestors.
ARD alpha, 1.00 pm
Hardly any other product has accompanied mankind for as long as wine. Since the 6th century BC, viticulture and mankind have been inextricably linked. Red wine and white wine, green vineyards, different grape varieties and enjoyment - that's what everyone thinks of when they think of wine. "Planet Wissen" visits the only university in Germany where you can study viticulture and oenology. We find out what wine and climate change have to do with each other and how vines can cope better with drought. We look at fungus-resistant grape varieties and how the alcohol content of wine can be influenced without changing its character. We talk about alcohol-reduced and alcohol-free wine. And about the new trend towards ecological or organic viticulture, as more and more people are interested in natural wine.
Phoenix, 2.15 pm
Porto is famous for its port wine, but also for its nostalgic trams. The most popular is Line 1, the "Infante", named after the explorer Henry the Navigator. A very special railway line, the "Linha do Douro", also begins in Porto. The line runs along the Douro River in the centre of the UNESCO-listed wine-growing region - the only place where the grapes for the popular port wine are allowed to grow.
SWR Television, 2.30 pm
Dream destination Venice. The popular holiday destination in Italy can be easily reached by train from Stuttgart. SWR presenter Annette Krause experiences dolce vita between the Grand Canal, St Mark's Square and the Rialto Bridge. In addition to cappuccino and ice cream, Venice's culinary delights also include cichetti and wine. The German Jutta Palmen has joined an association to save the Venetian vines.
WDR Television, 5.45 pm
Almost from its origins in the Alps, the Rhine is accompanied by vineyards on both sides. This speaks in favour of the region's temperate climate and lovely nature. Where wine grows, good cuisine usually thrives - which does not necessarily mean luxurious expense, but rather the art of bringing something good to the table from simple ingredients. For today's programme, WDR TV chefs Martina and Moritz have looked around and brought delicious recipes with them - smart appetisers to go with a glass of wine from Alpine cuisine, succulent onion dumplings from Baden and a colourful spring vegetable pot from the Palatinate, famous for its delicious vegetables. The two professional chefs have found a lovely, early summer recipe for Rheinsalm and finally discovered a dessert in the Netherlands with cream slices made from vanilla cream and puff pastry that is actually appreciated and loved all along the river.
hr television, 6.45 pm
Enjoy Weck, Worscht and Woi at one of Germany's most beautiful weekly markets, cruise along the Rhine on an electric cruiser or explore the secrets of Mainz's underworld: Mainz combines historical highlights, culinary delights and socialising. Presenter Tobias Kämmerer goes on an adventure with us. The Mainz market breakfast is a real institution in the city. To promote regional products and wines, Mainz's winegrowers have joined forces and created the market breakfast as one of the most popular meeting places for Mainz residents and tourists.
SWR Television, 8.50 a.m.
A barrel is round and bulbous, and this shape makes sense. What very few people still know is how to make one, because this requires the craft of cooperage, which only a few still master. Ralf Mattern from Deidesheim in the Palatinate builds barrels up to 20,000 litres in size in his business. They are not only in demand in the south-west, but worldwide. Most of the wood for the staves comes from the Palatinate Forest. The oak boards have to be stored in the yard for several years in wind and weather until the tannins have been washed out. Only then does the cooper mould them so that they can later be assembled into a perfect barrel. Ralf Mattern and his journeymen need around forty hours of labour, a lot of muscle power and experience to do this. Machines only play a minor role, as the craft has hardly changed over the past 2,000 years. The wood is bent over the fire and sealed with reeds and steam. This creates a unique flavour that is transferred from the wood to the wine and refines it.
MDR Television, 2.25 pm
The Wachau: a legendary region full of surprises on the water, on land, in the vineyards and in the air. The Wachau lies eighty kilometres west of Vienna to the right and left of the Danube between the towns of Melk and Krems. Famous monasteries alternate with picturesque villages. Thanks to the particularly mild climate, some of the best grapes and, of course, apricots ripen here. This was already noticed by the Romans, who once brought the first vines here. A fabulously beautiful landscape that is both a World Heritage Site and a World Natural Heritage Site. In Mautern, presenter Axel Bulthaupt meets a chef winemaker whose vineyard dates back to Roman times. St Severin is said to have retreated to the vineyards here to meditate. Her apricot dumplings not only win over Axel Bulthaupt, but also an international jury, who voted her "Wachau Cookbook" the best local cookbook in the world. An amateur geologist and speleologist takes us deep into the mountain, far below the vineyards, where we find the answer to the question of why wine from the Wachau is one of the best in the world.
ZDF, 1.05 a.m. (on the night from Sunday to Monday)
The DeCanin family leads a happy life on a vineyard in South Tyrol. The family is known for its good wine and is held in high esteem in the village. One day, Nino Sorrentino, an old acquaintance of estate owner Matteo DeCanin, turns up at the winery. But Nino is more than just a childhood friend of Matteo's. He is part of Matteo's dark past, which took its fateful course in Naples. At the same time, a terrible incident shakes up the idyllic life in the neighbourhood. At night, a young woman is hit by a car on a mountain pass. Carabiniere Adrin Erlacher immediately takes over the investigation. Although the head of the department, Christina Melauer, wants to file the case away, the evidence piles up for the carabiniere - especially when he finds the label of a 3,000 euro wine among the evidence. The three further episodes of "Im Netz der Camorra" will be repeated immediately afterwards.
MDR Television, 3.15 p.m.
Worldwide, more than a third of the Earth's land mass is used for agriculture. Valuable natural areas are being lost to monocultures, fertilisers and pesticides. But there are people all over the world who are trying to harmonise nature and agriculture.
WDR Television, 21.00 hrs
Surrounded by mountains, valleys and lakes - situated between the Dolomites and Lake Garda: top chef Björn Freitag and "Wunderschön" travel expert Tamina Kallert explore the capital of the Trentino region in the second stage of the culinary travel magazine "Grenzenlos köstlich" in northern Italy: Trento. Björn and Tamina take a fascinating tour through an underground cellar at a winery where millions of bottles of sparkling wine are stored.
3sat, 11.50 a.m.
Bathed in sunshine, Adnan cycles up the path to Ilonka Scheuring's vineyard. There he is rewarded with a fantastic view of the valley towards Margetshöchheim and across the River Main. Lamb chops with a red wine and chilli sauce, grilled vegetables marinated in wine, chicken poached in white wine and lemon and, to finish, grilled wine apples with orange and mascarpone cream. A simple but delicious exotic surprise awaits at the end. Whether red or white, wine can also be hot: the wine that you like to drink yourself is also good for preparing barbecued food. That's Ivana's tip. So there is no special cooking wine.
3sat, 1.20 pm
Madeira is also known as the "Island of Flowers" or the "Island of Eternal Spring": both refer to the fact that the island has a very special climate. Not too hot in summer, not too cold in winter: it's not just the plants that like it. Madeira is a liqueur wine that is produced exclusively on the island of Madeira.
3sat, 11.45 a.m.
Rosé wine has written a unique success story in Burgenland. While rosé used to be a by-product of red wine, it is now the most popular summer wine in Austria. Burgenland winegrowers have played a major role in this success. With "Rosalia", there has been a new DAC wine region since 2023 that lives up to its name. Pia Strehn from Deutschkreutz has focused 80 per cent of her wine production on rosé wine. The Weinek family presses an Uhudler rosé in southern Burgenland that attracts guests from near and far, and Georg Prieler has succeeded in achieving international success with his rosé. He delivers all over the world, in direct competition with the famous French rosé wines.
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SWR Television, 11.20 a.m.
The picturesque Portuguese harbour town of Porto is famous for its bridges and port wine. But a fascinating railway line, the Linha do Douro, also begins here. It runs along the Douro River through the centre of the UNESCO-listed Alto Douro wine-growing region - the grapes for the famous port wine are only allowed to grow here. The train meanders around 170 kilometres towards the Spanish border through one of Portugal's most scenic regions - between Peso da Régua and Tua it is even pulled by a steam locomotive.
Bavarian Television, 7.30 pm
Würzburg's roots go back a long way. In 689, the Irish missionary and travelling preacher Kilian lost his life here for his faith. Since then, Kilian has been regarded as the patron saint of Franconia. It took half a century before the diocese of Würzburg was founded. The fortified church on the hill and the old town at its foot still characterise the face of the cathedral city today. A stone bridge was built across the River Main, which separates the two, in 1133. Twelve saints on the parapet protect it. And the romantically situated Alte Mainmühle (Old Main Mill) entices visitors with food and drink, such as a grilled leg of venison with green asparagus and young turnips. A full-bodied red wine like the Franconian Domina goes well with this. Those with a sweet tooth can savour the famous winegrower's cake at the Michel coffee house. The film team also visited the Bürgerspital wine tavern.
NDR television, 8.15 pm
Sandra and Frank Axmann worked on a vineyard in Portugal in the spring. Now they are transporting a few bottles of wine from the south in a handcart over the dyke onto the ferry to the island. Just in time for the start of the season, they want to serve the "drop" in their new delicatessen bistro and fill a gap in the market on the island.
SWR Television, 8.15 pm
The Moselle is one of the most beautiful rivers in Europe. It connects France, Luxembourg and Germany, making it a very European river. Arndt Reisenbichler starts his cycle tour in Metz, France, and ends at the Deutsches Eck in Koblenz. Along the way, Arndt will learn a lot about wine and meet great people who are doing or have done something special for their beloved Moselle.
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SWR Television, 21.00 hrs
Freiburg is often referred to as the Florence of Germany. The medieval water system gives Freiburg's old town centre a very special flair. Freiburg expert Hans-Albert Stechl shows how to spend an enjoyable day in this green city - which traditionally begins and ends at Münsterplatz. Film author Monika Birk discovers the friendly Baden way of life in the Black Forest metropolis and beyond. Because right on Freiburg's doorstep lies the Kaiserstuhl with its idyllic winegrowing villages.
3sat, 11.30 a.m.
It is the vastness that casts a spell over visitors to the Weinviertel. "The neighbourhood under the Manhartsberg", as it has been called since 1254, conveys a feeling of endlessness. It is no coincidence that the Weinviertel bears its name - viticulture defines the landscape in all its cultural forms and has always characterised the inhabitants of this region.
hr television, 4.05 pm
The gourmet tour first takes us to the Rhine: to the largest island on the Rhine, the Mariannenaue. Wine has been grown here for hundreds of years - a light, sparkling Chardonnay. The wild boar also appreciate the flavour of the grapes - which is why many of them are used in the sausage. At a romantic picnic on the island, winegrower Stefan Lergenmüller and his friends taste the sausage and wine. Afterwards, there is an exclusive tour of the huge cellars of Schloss Reinhartshausen. The tour continues to Rüdesheim. After the grape harvest, things have quietened down in the Rheingau. A lovely opportunity to hike through the colourful vineyards and enjoy a good meal afterwards.
ZDF, 5.35 pm
Who should take over? Around 125,000 medium-sized companies in Germany face a handover every year. In almost a quarter of them, there is a risk that the succession will not succeed in time. But there is another way: a wine shop in Hesse shows the underestimated potential of women in succession. Johanna Münch would like to take over Gerhard Bolender's wine and spirits business. But the trained bank clerk is a career changer. That is why she is going back to school and training to become a "certified sommelier", a mammoth programme for the mother of two young children. Christine Acker and the Frankfurt-based jumpp association want to encourage women like Johanna Münch to take the plunge into succession. The organisation's three-year workshop is deliberately aimed at women, because in Germany it is usually men who take over a business. Christine Acker's mission is to "find the right lid for the pot", i.e. to bring companies looking for a successor together with those willing to take over. She also supports Johanna Münch during the company takeover phase. Specifically, this involves financing plans, but also how to market the "liquid gold" of the wine and spirits business, barrels full of home-made fruit brandies. A long process, because takeovers need to be well prepared. If it happens quickly, it takes two to three years, but usually longer.
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3sat, 2.10 pm
The Loire Valley is known for its fairytale castles and excellent wines. But the World Heritage region also has a lot to offer off the beaten track.
3sat, 8.15 pm
A journey through the northern Apennines shows where the true heart of Italy beats: in the green forests, the deserted villages and the gentle hilly landscape of the mountain range. The Apennines stretch from Liguria across the Italian boot to Calabria at the tip of the boot. The mountain region between the cultural cities of Bologna and Florence is still only known to a few. Twenty-year-old Andrea Barrani dreams of producing his own wine on the steep slopes of the Cinque Terre. Shepherdess Cinzia Angiolini has also found her fortune in the Apennines: She breeds the local Zerasca breed of sheep.
ARD-alpha, 21.00 hrs
Climate change is leading to changes in viticulture. Heat, drought and heavy rainfall are changing the vineyards and thus also the grape varieties that can be cultivated. Winegrowers and wine experts are looking for ways to adapt to the climatic challenges. New grape varieties and fungus-resistant grape varieties (PiWis) are being bred and other grape varieties are being cultivated, agroforestry is being practised, taller vines are being grown and vineyards are being planted with greenery. A winegrower from Bad Kreuznach has already been cultivating a vineyard in Schleswig-Holstein for several years.
hr television, 9.20 a.m.
The gourmet tour first takes us to the Rhine: to the largest island on the Rhine, Mariannenaue. Wine has been grown here for hundreds of years - a light, sparkling Chardonnay. The wild boar also appreciate the flavour of the grapes - which is why many of them are used in the sausage. At a romantic picnic on the island, winegrower Stefan Lergenmüller and his friends taste the sausage and wine. Afterwards, there is an exclusive tour of the huge cellars of Schloss Reinhartshausen. The tour continues to Rüdesheim. After the grape harvest, things have quietened down a little in the Rheingau. A lovely opportunity to hike through the colourful vineyards and enjoy a good meal afterwards.
3sat, 1.15 pm
Alsace is primarily rural in character. In the villages you can often hear the Alsatian dialect, for example in Seebach, one of the most beautiful half-timbered villages in northern Alsace. There, the film team visits a Franco-German winemaking couple who produce organic wine and crémant. On the Alsace Wine Route, a winemaking couple have opted for sustainable architecture when building their farm and have converted the business to biodynamic cultivation.
3sat, 5.00 pm
The Portofino peninsula and the Cinque Terre National Park with five picturesque fishing villages clinging to the cliffs like swallows' nests are located in eastern Liguria. Thanks to hand-built dry stone walls, grapes for the dessert wine Sciacchetrà, a speciality of the region, grow on the steep slopes.
ZDFinfo, 12.45 pm
Germans love wine. Especially when it's cheap. Almost half of all wine is now sold in discount stores. Wine production and sales are a global business. With downsides for the environment and employees. The most popular imported wine from overseas is wine from South Africa. Good and cheap - that's the image. But the strong price pressure is causing unsustainable conditions on South African vineyards. Wine from the Bordeaux region is also highly valued in Germany. Germany imports around 15 million litres per year. However, many French winegrowers only achieve the usual quality with pesticides that can still be detected in the wine. In Germany, too, the image cultivated by winegrowers of the noble, pure drop is only part of the reality. In addition to pesticides in the vineyard, more than 50 additives may now be used in the wine cellar after the harvest. Not all of them are harmless. The documentary by Anna Fein, Erik Hane and Stefan Hanf examines the consequences of the globalisation of the wine market for people and nature. The authors are on the trail of the dark side of wine. They research working conditions on South African wine estates. They talk to scientists about the use of synthetic chemical pesticides and fining agents in viticulture. In the Bordeaux region, they visit an organic winegrower who endeavours to produce high-quality wines in the most natural way possible.
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3sat, 1.20 pm
Collio, a wine-growing region in the far north-east of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, is characterised by its hilly landscape, charming villages and culinary specialities. The wine there is first-class, the vinegar and prosciutto are flavoursome. At court in Vienna, the Collio was also known as "the fruit chamber of the monarchy". Particularly popular in the royal houses: the juicy cherries and the fruity white wine. The Felluga family and several other winegrowers were the first to start producing quality wine in the Collio. The Collio hills, which are small in size, are home to a huge concentration of first-class wineries. The wine-growing region is also home to the largest number of indigenous wines in Italy. The grappa produced from Picolit is also a flavour experience in its own right. The Domenis distillery near Cividale was one of the first to bring grappa from this grape variety onto the market and elevate the pomace brandy, which was previously disreputable as a poor man's liquor, to a spirit of the highest quality. Joško Sirk and his son Mitja ferment the wine into vinegar in barrique barrels. It must be stored there for at least three years to mature into perhaps the best vinegar in Italy. Andrea D'Osvaldo, on the other hand, has dedicated himself to prosciutto. A special smoking process and the climate result in the special flavour, which is not called the "Stradivarius of ham" for nothing.
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3sat, 5.35 pm
Tuscany is probably the landscape of longing for people from all over the world. The region around Siena, Montalcino and the Val d'Orcia in particular is an experience for all the senses. With restored carriages from the 1920s and a reactivated 100-year-old steam locomotive, the "Treno Natura" takes you through the beautiful landscapes of southern Tuscany. Gentle hills on which medieval villages are enthroned, cypress avenues leading to romantic country estates, olive groves, fields and, of course, vineyards. On one of the hills is the small town of Montalcino, world-famous for its wines. The "Brunello di Montalcino" is considered the epitome of Italian wine for the most discerning palates. Not far from Montalcino, nestled in an enchanting landscape, lies the "Tenuta di Collosorbo". The traditional winery has been firmly in female hands for 25 years. Mother Giovanna and her daughters Lucia and Laura produce an outstanding wine year after year. The "Brunello di Montalcino" and "Rosso di Montalcino", produced with great expertise and care, are among the best wines in Italy. "Terroir, expertise & female power" is Collosorbo's formula for success.
hr television, 21.00 hrs
When travelling to South Africa, you simply can't avoid Cape Town - for many, it is the most beautiful city in the world and also the starting point for this trip. The breathtaking landscape, the mix of cultures and the relaxed lifestyle make up the special atmosphere of the city on Table Mountain. In the east of Cape Town, world-renowned wines grow against a breathtaking backdrop, which is why you should definitely pay a visit to the Winelands and its farms.
WDR Television, 6.15 pm
This summer, top chefs and friends Björn Freitag and Frank Buchholz are travelling on a great discovery tour along the Rhine. From the Siebengebirge near Bad Honnef through the Bay of Cologne along the Lower Rhine to Emmerich on the Dutch border. Björn drives through the Siebengebirge and arrives in Königswinter-Dollendorf. Here, the organic winegrower Kay Thiel is allowed to help with his work in the vineyards.
arte, 7.40 pm
Hector is a three-year-old Percheron stallion who is to be trained at the "Centre de Valorisation du Haras national du Pin" stud farm to become an all-purpose workhorse. The stud farm, once established by Louis XIV to ensure the supply of mounts for his army, has a wealth of experience with horses. A change in environmental awareness means that many people in the countryside are once again turning to these enduring and good-natured power packs horses. Percherons help with tilling the fields, harvesting, clearing the forest and also in wine-growing.
WDR Television, 7.45 a.m.
Verona is one of the oldest and most beautiful cities in Italy - and today's destination for top chef Björn Freitag and "Wunderschön" presenter Tamina Kallert on their three-part culinary journey through northern Italy. In the second-largest metropolis in Veneto, it will once again be "Boundlessly delicious". Take risotto all'Amarone, for example, which is one of the most popular and typical dishes of Veronese cuisine. The risotto is prepared with ingredients that come exclusively from this region. Valpolicella wine from the wine-growing area north of Verona gives this dish an intense dark red colour.
MDR Television, 9.30 a.m.
The second episode tells stories between the Wachau in Austria and Hungary. It is about destinies, history, nature, animal protection, adventure and art. For example, there is the Danube landlady who does not want to give up her business despite many floods. "The Danube takes and the Danube gives," she says. And two winemaker brothers explain how the Danube influences the flavour of their wine in the Wachau region
hr television, 2.45 pm
When travelling to South Africa, you simply can't miss Cape Town - for many, it is the most beautiful city in the world and also the starting point for this trip. The breathtaking landscape, the mix of cultures and the relaxed lifestyle make up the special atmosphere of the city on Table Mountain. In the east of Cape Town, world-renowned wines grow against a breathtaking backdrop, which is why you should definitely pay a visit to the Winelands and its farms.
Bavarian Television, 4.45 pm
Visiting winegrowers, beekeepers, historians, musicians and conservationists in Međimurje.
Bavarian Television, 5.15 pm
Criss-crossing Bavaria, always on the lookout for special products and their makers: That is Alexander Herrmann's mission. Winemaker Ludwig Knoll cultivates a special wine in the vineyards of Veitshöchheim. The grapes for his Pet Nat grow on the steep slopes above the River Main: a naturally sparkling, spontaneously fermented sparkling wine.
3sat, 5.15 pm
With 300 days of sunshine a year, Provence is one of the most popular holiday destinations in Europe. The Mediterranean region between the Rhone Valley and Italy epitomises the southern way of life. Travelling through the south-easternmost tip of France is a feast for the senses. In summer, the blooming lavender fields are a favourite photo motif. The scent of truffles and Mediterranean herbs wafts through the markets. Picturesque mountain villages invite you to explore. From Avignon, it is only a Katzensprung to the famous Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine-growing region in the southern Rhone Valley.
NDR Television, 8.10 a.m.
In Rheinhessen, winegrower Shanna prepares a hike in the vineyard for the afternoon. The whole family has to lend a hand. While Shanna and her father Wolfgang set up seats in the courtyard, mum Sigrun is in the kitchen preparing the food for the guests. But now, of all times, heavy rain clouds are gathering.
arte, 11.15 a.m.
The area around the city of Opole has been a well-known wine-growing region since the Middle Ages. The abrupt end came during the Second World War. For some time now, small family businesses have been trying to revive this tradition.
Das Erste (ARD), 2.03 pm
Thomas Stickler left his hometown of Rust in Burgenland at an early age to pursue a career abroad. He has worked for years as a production director in a Frankfurt-based high-tech company. When it is decided at a meeting to outsource the company's production facilities to Hungary, he falls out with the management and quits his job. Thomas comes home earlier than usual that day: he promptly catches his wife Johanna in flagrante delicto with his friend and colleague Thorsten Schmidt. Thomas has finally had enough: he realises that he needs to rethink his life and his future and returns to his birthplace Rust and his childhood home, the Stickler inn. The joy of reuniting with his parents Edi and Hermine, his sister Andrea and her husband Georg and Claudia, his former lover, is abruptly shattered by the sudden death of his father. Edi is buried with the sympathy of the whole village and in the presence of Thomas' family.
Das Erste (ARD), 2.45 pm
A surprise awaits the Stickler family at the reading of the will: contrary to all expectations, Edi has not bequeathed his vineyards to his daughter Andrea, but to his son Thomas. Andrea and her husband, Mayor Georg Plattner, who had previously leased Edi's vineyards, are extremely upset. Andrea feels left out, even though her father had financed her own pharmacy years ago: she accuses her brother, who has lived abroad for years, of never having been there for the family. As Georg is also dependent on the quantity of grapes, he urges his brother-in-law to extend the original lease. Thomas has to decide whether to accept his father's inheritance or cede the land to Georg. Meanwhile, Anna, Thomas' daughter, discovers her mother's relationship with Thorsten Schmidt and is informed of her parents' impending separation. She breaks up with her mother and does not go on holiday to England as planned, but instead travels to her father in Rust. The joy of reunion is great. Grandmother Hermione is especially happy: she secretly hopes that Thomas might decide to stay here for good. But for the time being, he is not thinking about it. However, as winegrower Gottfried Schnell introduces him more and more to the world of wine, something begins to change in Thomas. And Georg Plattner suddenly finds himself confronted with the fact that Thomas will not renew his lease because he has decided to become a winemaker himself.
Bavarian Television, 8.15 pm
Sebastian Bezzel and Simon Schwarz travel along the River Main - from Aschaffenburg to Kulmbach. They go on a patrol with the Aschaffenburg water police, prune vines in a vineyard in Stammheim, visit a shelter for the homeless in Nuremberg and explore the confluence of the Main in Kulmbach.
NDR Television, 7.20 a.m.
In Rheinhessen, winegrower Shanna is on the lookout for game. The deer love the foliage in her vineyards. Shanna doesn't like that at all. She has a hunting licence and protects around 40 winegrowers in her district from the serious damage that roe deer can cause in the vineyards. Will she be able to kill anything that day?
Das Erste (ARD), 2.03 pm
Thomas is planning a thorough renovation of the entire winery and takes out a loan for the modernisation. Claudia Plattner, his former lover and cellar master, supports him and introduces him to the secrets of viticulture. Thomas' daughter Anna wants to stay with her father at Rust. Andrea and Georg try to get their hands on the inheritance after all by forging a will. Thomas plans to completely renovate the entire winery. Georg Plattner, meanwhile, is desperately trying to find new grapes to process. Thomas' mother Hermine Stickler, who is slowly learning to stand on her own two feet after the death of her husband, also wants to renovate: Her inn is in urgent need of modernisation. Thomas takes out a loan to modernise his winery. Claudia Plattner, his former lover and cellar master at the Schnell-Hof, supports him in his plans and introduces him to the secrets of viticulture. Anna also makes a decision: she decides to stay with her father in Rust. She has already made one acquaintance. She immediately hits it off with Paul, the son of Claudia and her ex-husband Georg Plattner. Andrea and Georg have not yet got over the loss of the vineyards. To get hold of Edi's inheritance after all, they forge a will. But Thomas succeeds in uncovering the fraud with the help of Gottfried Schnell, a major winegrower.
Das Erste (ARD), 2.45 pm
Renovation work begins at the winery: The ground-breaking ceremony for the construction of a new, modern cellar takes place. Brother-in-law Georg has not yet given in and is spinning new intrigues against Thomas. While Thomas' daughter Anna and Paul, Claudia's son, are just beginning to fall in love, Claudia has to worry about her ever-improving relationship with Thomas, as Thomas and notary Dr Petra Thaler are slowly growing closer. The renovation work on Thomas' vineyard can finally begin: The ground-breaking ceremony for the construction of a new, modern cellar takes place. But Georg Plattner is not yet ready to give up and spins new intrigues against Thomas. While Thomas' daughter Anna and Paul, Claudia's son, fall in love, another relationship is put to the test: Elisabeth Horvath's husband, a waitress at Hermione's inn, refuses to divorce her, jeopardising her love affair with Pastor Knopf. Claudia also has to worry about her ever-improving relationship with Thomas, as Thomas and the notary Dr Petra Thaler slowly grow closer. Georg successfully makes life difficult for Thomas and obstructs his renovation wherever he can: When the work is disrupted, Thomas realises that Georg is behind his problems.
3sat, 2.15 pm
The Alps-Adriatic region is unique in Europe, nowhere else is there such diversity in such a small area, both in terms of landscape and culture. Of course, culinary traditions are also a must. In San Daniele, not far from the castles of Villalta and Ragogna, the filmmakers visit a traditional prosciutto factory, and in the rolling hills near Gorizia, the Collio, the Perusini family winery.
NDR Television, 7.20 a.m.
Winemaker Shanna Reis prepares in Rheinhessen for a major wine fair in South Korea. The suitcases are already packed. But three days before the flight, a rain front with heavy storms announces its arrival. The first winegrowers in the area bring their grapes home, fearing a loss of harvest. Can Shanna leave her vineyard alone for a fortnight now of all times?
NDR Television, 8.10 a.m.
The grape harvest is just around the corner. But the barrels of winemaker Shanna Reis in Aspisheim in Rheinhessen are still full of last year's wine. She has four days to get it all into the bottle. Then she will have room in the cellar for the new wine. And then the contract bottler's workers move on to the next winery. The time pressure is great.
SWR Television, 6.05 pm
Ockenheim is located in Rheinhessen between Ingelheim and Bingen. Almost 2,800 inhabitants live in the community. The television journey begins with the old chestnut tree, which was probably planted during the Thirty Years' War and is considered to be the oldest horse chestnut in Germany. There are opportunities to rest under a canopy and enjoy wine from the Bahnhofstrasse winegrowers Feser and Müller.
LISTENING RADIO
Deutschlandfunk Kultur, 0.05 a.m. (on the night from Friday to Saturday)
Wine is one of the oldest cultivated plants of mankind. Its history goes back over 8,000 years. The Greeks and Romans had their own wine gods, whom they worshipped, and the three major world religions have also devoted a great deal of attention to wine. In the Old Testament, Noah is regarded as the first winegrower. As soon as the Flood was over, he planted the first vines on Mount Ararat, pressed the fruit and drank the wine until he lost his senses. Not really a good recommendation for this drink, but it later came to symbolise the blood of Jesus in the New Testament. The scene of the Last Supper is still a major theme in the visual arts today. The American phylloxera almost put an end to the entire European wine industry. However, salvation also came from America. This "Long Night" deals with the cultural history of wine, a new generation of winegrowers and also the dark side of enjoying wine.
3sat, 3.50 pm
The Tagliamento is one of the most species-rich ecosystems in Europe. Natural and wild, it flows through the Carnic Alps across the Friulian lowlands to the Adriatic Sea. For centuries, the river has formed the basis of life for the people living along its banks. For example, winegrower Emilio Bulfon cultivates old, indigenous grape varieties on the terraces above the Tagliamento in the small village of Valeriano.
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Deutschlandfunk, 11.05 pm (on the night from Sunday to Monday)
Wine is one of the oldest cultivated plants of mankind. Its history goes back over 8,000 years. The Greeks and Romans had their own wine gods, whom they worshipped, and the three major world religions have also paid close attention to wine. In the Old Testament, Noah is regarded as the first winegrower. As soon as the Flood was over, he planted the first vines on Mount Ararat, pressed the fruit and drank the wine until he lost his senses. Not really a good recommendation for this drink, but it later came to symbolise the blood of Jesus in the New Testament. The scene of the Last Supper is still a major theme in the visual arts today. The American phylloxera almost put an end to the entire European wine industry. However, salvation also came from America. This "Long Night" deals with the cultural history of wine, a new generation of winegrowers and also the dark side of enjoying wine.
3sat, 2.05 pm
The constant rise and fall of the seawater regularly washes spectacular finds from the earth's early history out of the cliffs, fossils up to 300 million years old. Even though the coast of New Brunswick is rocky, wine is grown there on a large scale - not least an ice wine that is particularly favoured by gourmets. The grapes are harvested after the first heavy snowfalls of winter, but have received sufficient sunshine during the warm summer months.
3sat, 11.55 a.m.
Take the ferry from Rüdesheim to Bingen. On the beautiful Rhine promenade, the "Weinzeit" wine bar tempts you with delicious specialities. The TV team gets to know even more excellent wines and creative chefs on the journey through the rolling hills of the vineyards. It looks into the pots of country inns and restaurants and climbs into an old, labyrinthine wine cellar. On the Roter Hang near Nierstein, a winegrower's snack is served with Weck, Worscht and Woi.
3sat, 4.30 pm
This time, "Erlebnisreisen" invites you on a bike tour of the tourist attractions around Lake Neusiedl in Austria's Burgenland.
3sat, 3.30 pm
High above the Gulf of Genoa, a chain of forgotten places and fascinating landscapes stretches from the French Riviera to the hills of Tuscany. In Liguria, life is characterised by high mountains and proximity to the coast. People always love, live and die "su o sciu", "up or down". The rhythm of the incessant ascent and descent culminates in the work on the narrow wine terraces of the Cinque Terre - an unmistakable cultural landscape that has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999.
3sat, 4.15 pm
Like many farmers in the Karst, Niko Luin and his wife Katarina are keen cave explorers in their spare time. Every Karst dweller dreams of having their own cave. Many farmers actually have their own entrance to the underworld. This is where they press wine, store Karst ham or age cheese.
arte, 1.25 pm