hr television, 9.00 pm
Warm hospitality, good wine, good food, 2,000 hours of sunshine a year, a picture-book landscape and - as if that wasn't enough - the almond blossom heralds the arrival of spring here in March. Now the German Wine Route and the hiking trails are adorned with pink splendour. We accompany the former wine princess Christina Fischer on a journey through her homeland, from the Palatinate Forest to Deidesheim - and discover with her a region that has far more to offer than "Worscht un' Woi". With her, we discover that German sparkling wine and Japanese food harmonise perfectly.
3sat, 10.45 a.m.
The Vienna Woods are a local recreation area, but also a cultural landscape with a long tradition. The documentary shows the Vienna Woods as a cultural area with a rich history and a great present. It takes you to historic hideaways such as the Lainzer Tiergarten with the Hermesvilla, a gift from Emperor Franz Joseph to his wife, the Mayerling hunting lodge and Heiligenkreuz Abbey. It also introduces winegrowing in Neuwaldegg and the "Cobenzl" vineyard.
hr television, 4.00 pm
Celebrity chef Ali Güngörmüs meets Jens Tausch and his best friend Thomas Hirschbiegel in Amöneburg (Marburg). The two are passionate amateur chefs and musicians. They deal in cigars, wine and whisky. They celebrate them on their YouTube cooking channel - in broad Hessian. What do these two great Hessian chefs have to offer? With Thomas' help, Jens presents ambitious crossover recipes that incorporate ideas from all over the world. They welcome Ali with an exotic Thai-Mexico caprese. The main course is just as international: a succulent fillet of beef on fregola sarda, a Sardinian risotto. They open a good wine or two to go with it.
WDR television, 4.45 pm
Adnan Maral, actor and amateur chef, conjures up traditional and exotic dishes on the barbecue together with Ivana Sanshia Austermayer. All the dishes have one thing in common: they are regional and appetising. Bathed in sunshine, Adnan cycles up the path to Ilonka Scheuring's vineyard. At the top, he is rewarded by the view over the Main and down into the valley towards Margetshöchheim, the home of Ilonka and her wine. Barbecuing with wine - is that possible? Of course. Whether red or white, wine can also be hot. Ivana is immediately enthusiastic. The wine you like to drink is also good for preparing food for the barbecue. That's Ivana's first tip. So there is no special "cooking wine". 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 vine apples with orange and mascarpone cream. And an exotic surprise awaits at the end according to the motto: Simple, but (very, very) good!
ARD-alpha, 6.45 pm
Wedged between rock and sea, the Cinque Terre is one of the wildest and most inaccessible parts of the Ligurian Riviera. For centuries, the five villages of Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza and Monterosso could only be reached on foot or by sea. They have retained their beauty in this seclusion. The inhabitants of the villages have always been winegrowers. In order to reclaim land for their vines from the steep coastal strip, they built terraces, which they supported with dry stone walls. These dry stone walls are 11,000 kilometres long - longer than the Great Wall of China. They have characterised the landscape of the Cinque Terre for a long time. Now the walls are crumbling and the terraced vineyards are slowly being reclaimed by the maquis.
WDR Television, 8.15 pm
Saale-Unstrut is the name of Europe's northernmost wine-growing region. Here Daniel Aßmann learns a lot from the former German wine princess and current winemaker Sandra Polomski. They visit one of the oldest sparkling wine cellars in the state and hike from Naumburg's Blütengrund through the vineyards to the almost 1,000-year-old Neuenburg Castle, which towers high above Freyburg.
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hr television, 9.00 pm
Warm hospitality, good wine, good food, 2,000 hours of sunshine a year, a picture-book landscape and - as if that wasn't enough - the almond blossom heralds the arrival of spring here in March. Now the German Wine Route and the hiking trails are adorned with pink splendour. We accompany the former wine princess Christina Fischer on a journey through her homeland, from the Palatinate Forest to Deidesheim - and discover with her a region that has far more to offer than "Worscht un' Woi". With her, we discover that German sparkling wine and Japanese food harmonise perfectly.
Phoenix, 21.00 hrs
The second episode of the documentary series tells stories from the Wachau. 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 the many floods. "The Danube takes and the Danube gives," she says. We learn from two winegrower brothers how the Danube influences the flavour of their wine in the Wachau.
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3sat, 8.15 pm
You can still find unspoilt wilderness in Switzerland's 20 nature parks. Three presenters from different language regions of Switzerland explore them, ask questions and marvel. They get to know the people who live in the parks and discover the natural, historical and cultural specialities of these unique regions. Olivia Röllin visits the first Swiss wine technologist Felizitas Mathier at her vineyard, which she runs with her husband, now in its third generation. In contrast to most vineyards in Valais, where the soil is kept bare and free of any vegetation, the couple's plots are full of life. Plants of all shapes and colours thrive, bumblebees buzz and ladybirds crawl - and have been doing so for decades. Olivia Röllin finds out what the advantages of this type of cultivation are and how word is slowly spreading among the neighbours.
SWR Television, 21.00 hrs
Maren Bornheimer-Schwalbach from Rheinhessen is the third participant in the SWR gardening competition. For the third episode, the winegrower and pig farmer will be accompanied on camera from spring to autumn as she sows, tends, harvests and cooks. Maren Bornheimer-Schwalbach takes on three challenges: She builds creative raised beds, cultivates sweetcorn and serves her fellow gardeners a two-course garden menu in autumn. Will she be able to win the friendly competition?
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3sat, 2.50 pm
Preserving nature for future generations through sustainability is what winemaker Caroline Frey has in mind. All nature lovers in the valley agree: the marvellous Rhone Valley is worth protecting!
Phoenix, 20.15 hrs
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 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. This is the only place where the grapes for port wine are allowed to grow.
Phoenix, 18.30 hrs
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 port wine are allowed to grow.
ARD-alpha, 8.15 pm
In the Bohemian Central Uplands, many mountains still have the shape of volcanic cones, crowned by castles or palaces. The surrounding countryside is very fertile. Many small railways brought vegetables, fruit and wine to the main routes to Prague or Dresden.
ZDF, 4.10 pm
Murder in the wine cellar: murdered building contractor Norbert Sachringer is found in the morning by his wife Sylvia and wine expert Tina Förster. The murder weapon: a bottle of wine. Detectives Sven Hansen and Korbinian Hofer speak to the victim's wife at the crime scene. She reacts soberly to the crime. Perhaps because she has something to hide? She admits that she had an affair with wine merchant Lothar Heisig. Is that why Sachringer wanted to sell his wine collection at auction? The cops believe that Heisig killed his rival out of jealousy. Or is Mrs Sachringer behind it? However, both have an alibi - they were at an exhibition opening in Munich at the time of the crime. At the same time, Christian Hofstetter becomes the focus of the investigation. The site manager had argued with the victim shortly beforehand. Hofer and Hansen also find out that the wine expert Tina Förster felt harassed by Sachringer. Has she become the murderer?
3sat, 10.45 a.m.
The forests and vineyards of Vienna characterise the appearance of the city, are both a lifeline and a refuge. Hardly any other European capital has as much forest per inhabitant as Vienna. Countless copses and green spaces can be found right in the city centre. All these green jewels are under the care of a remarkable guard of foresters, farmers, winegrowers, professional hunters and woodworkers who work to improve the quality of life.
3sat, 12.50 pm
The "Canal du Nivernais" in the centre of Burgundy is considered one of the most beautiful waterways in France. Time seems to have stood still there. Highlights of the route include a visit to the underground wine cellars of Bailly.
WDR Television, 21.00 hrs
Green, wild and visionary: six hosts show their special gardens in this joint production by WDR and SWR. The amateur gardeners from North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate and Baden-Württemberg invite each other into their green oases. Everything that their own realm has to offer is put on the plate: The garden sets the table! After each party, they take stock and award points. Who has the most beautiful garden, the most creative ideas, the best food - in search of the most beautiful garden party in the West. Frank Fröhlich's vision is to transform a vineyard near Bühl into a self-catering paradise. The winemaker's son did not want to continue conventional viticulture for ecological reasons and is trying to revitalise the depleted soil according to the rules of permaculture. Instead of monoculture, the aim is to create a natural garden that offers people and animals enough food and space to retreat. In order to devote himself fully to the 6,000 square metre site, the passionate hobby gardener has given up his job as a school social worker in consultation with his wife Sonja. Fruit trees are to provide shade and food on the south-west facing slope. Sonja is now the sole breadwinner for the family of three.
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ARD-alpha, 5.30 pm
The Viezstraße in an apple frenzy: red and yellow apple trees shine in the orchards in the Saargau between Trier and Saarlouis, Viez farmers make cider from wild apples, masters of their trade distil apple brandy from Golden Delicious or compose Saar gin with Rubinette apples. Presenter Anna Lena Dörr has something special in mind here: She wants to plant an apple tree, a red crab apple, the star among the old apple varieties. The name Viez is derived from the Latin "vice vinum": instead of wine. Invented by the Romans. The Viez tastes good!
SWR Television, 11.20 a.m.
Until the 1950s, the "Bawettchen" travelled between Fürfeld and Sprendlingen. In addition to passengers, it transported agricultural produce such as wine and sugar beet as well as building materials from the quarry near Neu-Bamberg.
ARD-alpha, 6.00 a.m.
Multi-part programme about the country and people of Portugal with a short language course. Portrait of the landscape in the Duoro valley from Porto to Foz Coa; sights, scenic beauty and special features; historical and cultural-historical notes; aspects of wine-growing and port wine.
arte, 1.20 pm
Bordeaux likes to claim that it is the world capital of wine. From the outside, this may seem arrogant, but for the locals it is a deep conviction. Historically, however, the famous Bordeaux is anything but purely French. Countless influences and several nations have contributed to its creation and identity. And its current reputation and status is primarily due to wine connoisseurs and visitors from all over the world who flock to the Bordelais for tastings.
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hr television, 4.45 pm
The "Chef of the Year" Andreas Krolik is one of the stars of the "Rheingau Gourmet and Wine Festival". He and his team will be serving a vegan dinner for the first time at the festival. Most of the guests at the Kronenschlösschen had never eaten a vegan menu before and were amazed at how flavourful and aromatic the two-star chef conjured up the sauces, soups, main courses and dessert without animal products. The film follows Andreas Krolik's team from the preparations in the Lafleur restaurant in Frankfurt to the well-organised serving for over a hundred guests. The star menu is almost impossible to recreate, but Andreas Krolik also gives cookery courses for gourmets at Lafleur as part of the Genussakademie.
SWR Television, 8.15 pm
The four-part SWR series shows the world of the Pyrenees. For the people here, slowing down and respecting nature are at the top of their agenda. In episode four in the Basque Country, a winegrower anchors his wine barrels at the bottom of the Atlantic and leaves them to the tides.
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ARD-alpha, 8.15 pm
In this edition, Länder-Menschen-Abenteuer takes you to the many islands of the Azores. They accompany the deep-sea experts Jakobsen on dives in their mini-submarine, visit a winegrower and report on tea cultivation in the Azores.
WDR Television, 8.15 pm
The gently rolling hills of the Langhe have a special charm. It is the region of great wines such as Barolo, the best truffles from Alba and even the hazelnuts, the "Tonda Gentile", are famous the world over. So there is plenty to taste, cook and admire for the pleasure travellers Björn and Tamina. And what could be better than ending the day with a Piedmontese meal after a hike along the vineyards and hazelnut groves?
3sat, 11.45 a.m.
Spring is finally here, and it brings with it wonderful, fresh recipes. Now you want to see colour on your plate again - especially lots of young green. Birgit Hüttner runs the "Ankermühle" restaurant in the Rheingau, in the middle of the vineyards. In her private life, she is a passionate amateur cook and is always inventing new, delicious recipes in her country kitchen, which often find their way into her restaurant.
arte, 1.25 pm
In A Coruña, Galicia, José-Antonio prepares a regional dish: scallops. First he sautés onions and diced bacon with tomato sauce and Albariño white wine. He then sears the scallops and covers them with the sauce and breadcrumbs before putting them in the oven. A delight with a glass of white wine!
ARD-alpha, 9.45 pm
It is not only fermenting in wine cellars in southern Burgenland and parts of Styria, but also in the village pubs there. Because in this part of Austria, a very special wine is made that is part of the identity of the inhabitants. These wines are banned throughout the rest of Europe as they are said to make consumers "aggressive and ill", some critics even say "mentally ill". Campaigners for the much-maligned "Uhudler" wine see the bans as an economic war being waged by large-scale producers in the EU against their traditions and way of life.
ARD-alpha, 4.00 pm
It's not only in wine cellars in southern Burgenland and parts of Styria that things are fermenting, but also in the village pubs there. Because in this part of Austria, a very special wine is made that is part of the identity of the inhabitants. These wines are banned throughout the rest of Europe as they are said to make consumers "aggressive and ill", some critics even say "mentally ill". Campaigners for the much-maligned "Uhudler" wine see the bans as an economic war being waged by large-scale producers in the EU against their traditions and way of life.
3sat, 3.30 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, 3.00 pm
Alessandro François' ancestors settled in Tuscany in 1740 out of loyalty to the imperial family. Since the late 19th century, the family has dedicated itself to winegrowing in the Chianti region around the Castello di Querceto castle. Alessandro François guides director Gernot Stadler through his vineyards and talks about the time when his ancestors were loyal servants of the Grand Dukes.
3sat, 3.55 pm
The two filmmakers were guests of Maria Teresa Christalnigg at Villa Cigolotti, Teresa Perusini at Villa Pace and Giorgio Strassoldo at the two castles of Strassoldo. 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.
MDR television, 4.30 pm
Since the mid-seventies, the profound legacy of mining has been transformed into a region for tourism. New landscapes are being formed from the soil that excavators have removed at depths of over 100 metres. The remaining holes will be filled by the water of the rivers. One lake after another is created and the dreams in Lusatia grow. When the excavators removed the earth in front of the village of Geisendorf, they came across old wine terraces. Once the excavators had disappeared, a mountain of mineral-rich rock was heaped up. The Wolkenberg. Bettina Muthmann and Martin Schwarz have started to cultivate vines there again. In a still barren landscape, the duo manages to fill barrels with wine from Brandenburg every year.
arte, 10.05 a.m.
It doesn't rain much on the Castilian plateau - the Meseta. The region around the town of Zamora and the river Duero is famous for its wine and pulses.