Bavarian Television, 2.30 p.m.
Thomas Stickler has settled in well in Rust and is happily involved with his childhood sweetheart, cellar master Claudia Plattner. At the beginning of his second season as a winemaker, however, Thomas experiences a bitter setback. Severe frost has caused enormous damage. When the powerful winegrowers' cooperative under the leadership of mayor and grand vintner Georg Plattner, Thomas' brother-in-law and arch-enemy, also pushes wine prices into the cellar, Thomas Stickler's calculation does not work out. He is faced with a mountain of debt. Thomas' sister Andrea, meanwhile, no longer sees a chance for her marriage to Georg Plattner. There are also difficulties in Thomas' private life: His daughter Anna wants to spend more time with her new boyfriend Fabian, who as a cook brings a breath of fresh air into the kitchen of her grandmother Hermine Stickler's inn. That's why she prefers to help out in the business rather than prepare for her Abitur.
Bavarian Television, 6.00 a.m.
To find out the secret of "Orange Wine", Schmidt Max got on his Vespa for "freizeit" to catch a glimpse of late autumn and explore the white wine region of Friuli at the same time. Starting with a winery that produces only one wine, to a winemaker dedicated to "orange wines" of the Friulian grape variety Ribolla Gialla (Yellow Ribolla), to a winegrower who grows a red grape variety that no one knows where it comes from. On the way to the nearby Mediterranean, Max also stops by one of the best hams. The sky there is full of prosciutti.
ARD-alpha, 9.30 a.m.
The Kaiserstuhl rises like an island from the Rhine plain. On the slopes of the extinct volcano it is usually very sunny and dry - good conditions for viticulture and for many heat-loving animals and plants. The film shows the unique biodiversity of the plant and animal world.
3sat, 3 .15 pm
Tuscany is probably the landscape of longing for people from all over the world. Especially the region around Siena, Montalcino and the Val d'Orcia is an experience for all senses. With "vapore", the "Treno Natura" puffs through the Orcia Valley bathed in magical light: gentle hills on which medieval villages perch, cypress avenues leading to romantic country estates, olive groves, fields and vineyards. On one of the hills lies the small town of Montalcino, famous for its wines. Not far away, nestled in an enchanting landscape, is the Tenuta di Collosorbo. The traditional winery has been in female hands for 25 years: mother Giovanna and her daughters Lucia and Laura produce good wine year after year.
hr television, 9.20 a.m.
Bernhard Antony from Alsace is also called the "cheese pope": In his hometown you can buy the most delicious cheeses, but he also supplies the world of celebrities and star chefs. Antony is a guest at the Frankfurt Genussakademie together with Paul Fürst from the Fürst Winery in Bürgstadt (Franconia). Together they treat the evening's guests to the finest cheese and wine. The film also accompanies Antony to his Alsatian homeland. There, the "cheese pope" gives a little insight into his private world: a visit to his breakfast baker and to his favourite restaurant with his favourite Alsatian dish "Baeckeoffe" - to try again.
hr television, 9.00 p.m.
The best tips for food, drink and experiences! Together with presenter Tobi Kämmerer, we go on a waterbike trip down the Main, on a voyage of discovery to the traditional entertainment district of Alt-Sachsenhausen, to a floating lounge with vegan wine and even deeper into one of Frankfurt's most fascinating districts.
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arte, 12.45 p.m.
Throughout his life, Jean Eustache was in search of the lost paradise of his childhood. The director grew up in the southern French town of Narbonne, which rises like a lighthouse in the middle of a sunny landscape lined with vineyards. He returned here to record his youth artistically in the autobiographically influenced film "My Little Lovers".
Das Erste (ARD), 4.10 p.m.
While ex-wine queen Katharina goes grape harvesting in the tranquil hinterland, cruise director Klaus Gruschka is summoned on board for a breathalyser test.
Das Erste (ARD), 8.15 p.m.
The setting for the eighth Vienna crime thriller is the slopes of the municipality of Grinzing, whose Heurigen tradition dates back to the Middle Ages. The increasing pressure of quality and competition is an existential challenge for family businesses that have been producing the world-famous young wine for generations.
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hr television, 8.15 p.m.
Istria - this part of Croatia is not only popular with summer holidaymakers, but also with gourmets. The peninsula with its rocky coasts in the west, bathing bays in the east and a hinterland that could hardly be more fertile is one of the country's top gourmet regions for good reason: the finest truffles, the best olive oil and good wines without end - what grows here meets the highest standards.
hr television, 21.00
Isabella Stirm from Burgenland has paprika in her blood and guides the viewer through her Austrian homeland with a lot of charm. Sometimes it's a safari through the Pannonian flat Seewinkel, sometimes through the hilly green southern Burgenland. Along the way, she meets food pioneers, vintners, rangers and other locals who talk about their passion for Austria's sunniest region. She visits towns such as Eisenstadt, the smallest provincial capital in Austria, or the free town of Rust on Lake Neusiedl, known for good wines and cosy Heurigen restaurants.
3sat, 3 .25 p.m.
The Vienna Woods is the wooded mountain region in the north and southwest of the Austrian capital - and at the same time Vienna's green lung. The Vienna Woods also have an influence on traditional viticulture. The administration and management of the 42,000 hectares of urban forests and 2,500 hectares of agricultural land is the responsibility of the municipal department MA49.
hr television, 4.00 p.m.
The gourmet tour first takes you to the Rhine: to the largest Rhine island, the Mariannenaue. Wine has been grown here for hundreds of years - today a light Chardonnay. The wild boars also appreciate the taste of the grapes - and that's why many of them go into the sausage. At a romantic picnic on the island, winemaker Stefan Lergenmüller tastes sausage and wine with his friends. Afterwards, there is an exclusive tour of the cellars of Schloss Reinhartshausen. The tour continues to Rüdesheim. After the grape harvest, the Rheingau has quietened down a bit. A nice opportunity to walk in the colourful vineyards and have a good meal afterwards.
ONE, 8.15 pm
The setting for the eighth Vienna crime thriller is the slopes of the municipality of Grinzing, whose Heurigen tradition dates back to the Middle Ages. The increasing pressure of quality and competition is an existential challenge for family businesses that have been producing the world-famous young wine for generations.
hr television, 2.00 p.m.
Istria - this part of Croatia is not only popular with summer holidaymakers, but also with gourmets. The peninsula with its rocky coasts in the west, bathing bays in the east and a hinterland that could hardly be more fertile is one of the country's top gourmet regions for good reason: the finest truffles, the best olive oil and good wines without end - what grows here meets the highest standards.
Bavarian Television, 2.30 p.m.
Restructuring is urgently needed at the "Stickler & Stickler" winery. Thomas decides on necessary measures, but without informing his son and partner Paul. When the pretty young Hungarian Edina shows up in Rust, he is distracted from his disappointment for a short time.
hr television, 2.45 p.m.
Isabella Stirm from Burgenland has paprika in her blood and guides the viewer through her Austrian homeland with a lot of charm. Sometimes it's a safari through the Pannonian flat Seewinkel, sometimes through the hilly green southern Burgenland. Along the way, she meets food pioneers, vintners, rangers and other locals who talk about their passion for Austria's sunniest region. She visits cities such as Eisenstadt, the smallest provincial capital of Austria, or the free city of Rust on the beautiful Neusiedlersee, which is known for good wines and cosy Heurigen restaurants. A ride on a vintage tractor, a sightseeing flight on a Cessna and a canoe tour through the huge reed belt of Lake Neusiedl also provide unforgettable experiences. It's going to be an adventure!
3sat, 11.45 a.m.
Croatia's largest peninsula, Istria, lies at the northern end of the Adriatic Sea. While the coastal region is known for its picturesque towns, the lesser known hinterland fascinates with the beauty and lushness of its nature. This is where the Tikel family lives. Ivica Tikel, his older brother Denis and younger sister Marijana farm several vineyards and two large olive groves together with their parents. The Tikels are self-sufficient, because everything they need to live grows on their farm. They make a living from selling their high-quality wines and olive oil.
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3sat, 4.15 p.m.
Tuscany can also be tasted. This is true for Chianti with its fine wines and for Maremma and its good cheese. Tuscan cuisine thrives above all on good ingredients and thus on the wealth of small farms, which you must visit on a trip through Tuscany.
3sat, 10.20 a.m.
The peninsula with rocky coasts in the west, lively bathing bays in the east and a fertile hinterland is one of the country's top gourmet regions: finest truffles, best olive oil and renowned wines without end - what grows there meets the highest demands.
3sat, 1.15 p.m.
The inhabitants of the Italian Piedmont know a lot about enjoyment - famous wines like Barolo and Barbaresco come from this region. Everywhere, people like to cook well. Tuscany is also a region for fans of scenic, cultural and culinary discoveries. Its trademark: gently rolling hills, vineyards close together, small villages in Chianti, in between parades of dark green cypresses.
ARD-alpha, 7.45 p.m.
Gerd Ripp runs the Hotel Schloss Rheinfels high above St. Goar and looks down on the Rhine every day. And for cultivated farmer Bernd Merscher, the steep slopes and valleys along the Rhine are even the basis of his work. His goats and sheep keep the impassable terrain free of thorns and bushes. Katrin Kleemann and Till Gerwinat are reviving Burg Reichenstein in Trechtingshausen as managing directors. The brothers Thomas and Martin Philipp are doing something similar. They are recultivating the fallow vineyards around St. Goar and thus preventing viticulture from disappearing there forever.
3sat, 2.00 p.m.
It is the largest lake in Italy and a dream destination between the Alps and the south: Lake Garda. Surrounded by palm trees, olive trees and vineyards, the water reflects in the sun. Axel Bulthaupt embarks on a journey around the lake and experiences a magical landscape. On the way, he meets people who shape the land and people who, in turn, shape the land. Among them is a winegrower from whose grapes the famous Amarone is pressed and who also has a wine museum with an olfactory gallery.
3sat, 11.50 a.m.
This time Florian Gebauer and Lojze Wieser explore the landscapes and cuisines of southern Dalmatia. Culinary-wise, they come across some specialities along the Dalmatian coast. The Pelješac peninsula is known for its distinctive wines such as Dingac or Postup.
hr television, 10.05 a.m.
Not only the wine is fermenting in the cellars of southern Burgenland, but also the atmosphere in the village pubs there. A very special wine is pressed here: the Uhudler. It is part of the identity of this region. In the rest of Europe, these wines are banned because they are said to make consumers "aggressive and sick", some critics even say "mentally ill". The fighters for the so-maligned Uhudler see the bans as an economic war of the big winemakers in the EU against traditional vines and way of life. The reportage accompanies the struggle of a small region for the recognition of its regional products.
3sat, 14.05
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 is the epitome of southern lifestyle. From Avignon it is only a Katzensprung to the famous wine-growing region of Châteauneuf-du-Pape in the southern Rhone Valley.
hr television, 8.15 p.m.
In eastern Liguria lie the popular peninsula of Portofino and the Cinque Terre National Park with its five picturesque fishing villages clinging to the cliffs like swallows' nests. Thanks to countless dry stone walls built by hand, grapes for Sciacchetrà grow on the steep slopes. The golden-yellow dessert wine is a speciality of the region. The film portrays people who are connected to Liguria and its culture in a special way. People who have succeeded in finding the balance between modernity and tradition. And people who make you want to live on the Italian Riviera.
Bavarian Television, 2.30 p.m.
Paul takes an increasing liking to Edina, who now works as a waitress at the Stickler inn. Thomas Stickler lacks 80,000 euros to keep the business going, but he refuses an interest-free loan from his mother Hermine out of pride. Mayor Plattner plans to buy Schloss Bergham in order to set up a profitable wellness centre there. In the meantime, Georg receives divorce papers from Andrea.
SWR Television, 4.45 p.m.
For the first stop of the "Lecker aufs Land" tour, Anja Kurz travels to the Heilbronner Land in Baden-Württemberg. There, Anja Kurz awaits the countrywomen to convince them of her cooking skills. She lives with her husband Oliver on the family vineyard that her father-in-law founded. While Oliver develops the wines as a winemaker, Anja organises everything else. The sociable mother of two is in the right place. She prepares a menu with a Mediterranean touch for her guests. The omelette with green asparagus as a starter is adorned with a Parmesan crust.
3sat, 21.00
Kapfenstein Castle in Vulkanland has developed into a temple of pleasure. Here, the ten-member Winkler-Hermaden family of winegrowers and hoteliers produces internationally renowned wine on volcanic soil. Christof Winkler-Hermaden, who looks after the fate of the wine cellar, invites guests to his wedding in style in the picturesque vineyards around the castle. Especially in Western Styria, distinctive wines and castle grounds are inseparable. Stainz Castle, the centre of Schilcherland, was once owned by the Styrian reformer Archduke Johann. He pushed the cultivation of the Blaue Wildbacher grape in the region and thus heralded the triumph of the typical West Styrian Schilcher wine, the grapes of which are still grown today in the former experimental vineyard at the foot of the castle.
3sat, 11.10 a.m.
The historic "Goldenpass Belle Époque", a replica of the Golden Mountain Pullman Express" of the 1930s, is a train in a class of its own. It offers nostalgia, luxury and adventure at the same time. Twice a day it travels from the palm-fringed shore in Montreux to Zweisimmen in the Bernese Oberland. To do so, it winds through the vineyards of picturesque Lavaux and also passes the historic workshops of the Montreux-Berner Oberland Railway in Chernex.
3sat, 1.15 pm
Extensive alpine pastures, untouched river landscapes, lovely vineyards and winegrowers' houses: this is Western Styria. This is where the Schilcher, the unmistakable rosé wine made from the Blue Wildbach grape, grows. It was the Styrian prince, Archduke Johann, who had these vines cultivated on a grand scale. Only in Schilcherland, from Ligist via Stainz to Eibiswald, does the grape variety find the best soils and the right climate. Away from the white horses and the blue vines, the film leads through a diverse landscape and offers insights into the early history of a country that today is culturally progressive as well as tradition-conscious.
3sat, 2.00 p.m.
The Styrian nature parks want to preserve the cultural landscapes that have been shaped over centuries and develop them in a contemporary way through sustainable use. They have made it their task to preserve the diverse natural and cultural landscapes of Styria. The diversity here is enormous: moor and pond landscapes formed by the ice age, vineyards, alpine pastures, orchard meadows and dense forests everywhere. "Protect by using" - this is the motto of the Styrian nature parks Almenland, Steirische Eisenwurzen, Mürzer Oberland, Pöllauer Tal, Sölktäler, Südsteirisches Weinland and Zirbitzkogel-Grebenzen.
3sat, 3 .30 pm
Kapfenstein Castle in Vulkanland has developed into a temple of pleasure. Here, the ten-member Winkler-Hermaden family of winegrowers and hoteliers produces internationally renowned wine on volcanic soil. Christof Winkler-Hermaden, who looks after the fate of the wine cellar, invites guests to his wedding in style in the picturesque vineyards around the castle. Especially in Western Styria, distinctive wines and castle grounds are inseparable. Stainz Castle, the centre of Schilcherland, was once owned by the Styrian reformer Archduke Johann. He pushed the cultivation of the Blaue Wildbacher grape in the region and thus heralded the triumph of the typical West Styrian Schilcher wine, the grapes of which are still grown today in the former experimental vineyard at the foot of the castle.
arte, 6.35 p.m.
Off the African coast in the middle of the Atlantic, underwater volcanoes raged for millions of years and created a volcanic archipelago: the Canary Islands. Volcanic landscapes, deserts, forests and deep valleys - each of the seven islands has its own face. Plants grow and animals live here that exist nowhere else. Many call the volcanic islands the "Galapagos of Europe". The documentary series invites viewers on an impressive journey of discovery. Lanzarote, the northernmost island of the Canary archipelago, seems like an alien planet. The silhouettes of the rugged volcanic mountains, the black lava fields and the special light make the island seem like a surreal work of art. A place where astronauts rehearse the journey to the moon. In the flat plain of the wine-growing area of La Geria, the family of Ascensión Robayna cultivates their fields. It is characterised by funnel-shaped pits. In them, the vines grow on fertile lumps of ash, the so-called lapilli. They originate from the last big eruption in 1730. Only one single vine grows in each funnel. All the work has to be done by hand. It is the symbiosis of man and nature.
WDR Television, 9.45 p.m.
Why is it so beautiful on the Rhine? Many have already tried to answer that. We try again. With stories between Koblenz and Nijmegen - emotional, extraordinary, bizarre stories! Kay Thiel from Niederdollendorf has recultivated an ancient vineyard in the Siebengebirge as a part-time vintner. Many plots in the steep vineyards of the Siebengebirge were abandoned decades ago because they were too labour-intensive. But since more and more high-quality wines are in demand, cultivation has become worthwhile again. Now grapes thrive below the Petersberg, which Kay Thiel harvests together with friends.
Das Erste (ARD), 11.50 p.m.
Life in the idyllic wine-growing region was imagined to be more peaceful by Detective Mike Shepherd (Neill Rea). As newly appointed police chief, he and his new colleague Sims (Fern Sutherland) must solve the death of influential wine critic Paul Winterson (Alistair Browning). The morning after the prestigious Brokenwood wine competition, the body of the famous jury member is found in a silo belonging to winemaker Amanda James (Josephine Davison). The fact that the former serial winner came away empty-handed this time and turns out to be an exceedingly bad loser immediately makes Amanda a suspect. In addition, Shepherd learns that there was a secret private connection between her and the victim, which Amanda does not like to be talked about. Despite this circumstantial evidence, Shepherd approaches his investigation with an open mind and follows all leads. Bitter Wine combines a gripping crime story with an insight into a growing sector of New Zealand's economy that is undergoing change.
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arte, 5.05 a.m.
The setting for "Village X" is the village: a world where dreams lie between Tropical Island, chrome rims and a date with the wine queen. This is where the future of Europe is being formed. The people feel that they cannot seal off their world from the maelstrom of global events. They have to decide: How do we want to live together in the future? "Village X" takes a new look at life in the countryside and focuses on the village and its people.
arte, 10.30 p.m.
They feel words, taste sounds, hear feelings or see numbers in colour: there are people who perceive their environment differently from others. About four percent of the total population have synaesthetic perceptions in various forms. This is not a disease, but a special ability that is still relatively unknown in society. A one is green, an A is violet, a red apple is C major and a Riesling wine tastes blue. It sounds absurd, but there are people who perceive differently from others: They feel words, taste sounds, hear feelings or see numbers in colour. This is not an illness, but a special ability: "synaesthesia" is life with linked senses.
3sat, 4.00 p.m.
Green oases on the Black Sea, mountain ranges on the coast and the dazzling metropolis of Tbilisi: Georgia is unmistakable. The country has only 3.7 million inhabitants. The inhabitants cultivate traditions and customs that cannot be found anywhere else in the world. The slightly magnetic sand of Ureki is said to have magical powers. And the oldest wine varieties in the world grow in the Javakheti Mountains.
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3sat, 1.30 p.m.
Wine culture, hiking, an exciting history and a lively everyday culture: the Siebengebirge has a lot to offer. The film takes you from the Drachenfels to the Mannberg. The members of the Belz family have been growing their wine as organic winegrowers on the steep slope of the Mannberg near Unkel on the Rhine since the 1990s. The small town also serves as a starting point for hiking tours and is home to the Willy Brandt Forum.
3sat, 2.30 p.m.
On the idyllic Moselle loop in Cochem-Zell, Angelina and Kilian Franzen cultivate vines on a difficult but beautiful steep slope. The winemaking couple from Bremm use a monorail rack railway that winds its way up the vineyard in adventurous twists and turns for 500 metres. This allows them to work the vines growing in the sun. This takes three to four times as long as in flat locations. Nevertheless, they manage to bottle 90,000 bottles a year.
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Bavarian Television, 2.30 p.m.
After his heart attack, Georg Plattner lies in a coma. His wife asks her brother Thomas to help her run the winery. Thomas is enthralled by the vines of a Hungarian winegrower who turns out to be Edina's father David Legedy. His daughter Anna's poor performance at school leads to a discussion between Thomas and his still-wife Johanna.
arte, 10.25 a.m.
Off the African coast in the middle of the Atlantic, underwater volcanoes raged for millions of years and created a volcanic archipelago: the Canary Islands. Volcanic landscapes, deserts, forests and deep valleys - each of the seven islands has its own face. Plants grow and animals live here that exist nowhere else. Many call the volcanic islands the "Galapagos of Europe". The documentary series invites viewers on an impressive journey of discovery. Lanzarote, the northernmost island of the Canary archipelago, seems like an alien planet. The silhouettes of the rugged volcanic mountains, the black lava fields and the special light make the island seem like a surreal work of art. A place where astronauts rehearse the journey to the moon. In the flat plain of the wine-growing area of La Geria, the family of Ascensión Robayna cultivates their fields. It is characterised by funnel-shaped pits. In them, the vines grow on fertile lumps of ash, the so-called lapilli. They originate from the last big eruption in 1730. Only one single vine grows in each funnel. All the work has to be done by hand. It is the symbiosis of man and nature.
3sat, 11.45 a.m.
The film invites you on a culinary voyage of discovery through Montenegro. The country's culture has been influenced by the different peoples who have lived here over the centuries. On the border to Albania, Lojze Wieser and Martin Traxl travel through the largest inland body of water in the Balkans, Lake Scutari, on whose shores the autochthonous Crmnicko wine thrives.
arte, 12.55 p.m.
Off the African coast in the middle of the Atlantic, underwater volcanoes raged for millions of years and created a volcanic archipelago: the Canary Islands. Volcanic landscapes, deserts, forests and deep valleys - each of the seven islands has its own face. Plants grow and animals live here that exist nowhere else. Many call the volcanic islands the "Galapagos of Europe". The documentary series invites viewers on an impressive journey of discovery. Lanzarote, the northernmost island of the Canary archipelago, seems like an alien planet. The silhouettes of the rugged volcanic mountains, the black lava fields and the special light make the island seem like a surreal work of art. A place where astronauts rehearse the journey to the moon and man has to bow to the forces of nature. The family of Ascensión Robayna cultivates their fields in the flat plain of the wine-growing region of La Geria. It is characterised by funnel-shaped pits. In them, the vines grow on fertile lumps of ash, the so-called lapilli. They originate from the last big eruption in 1730. Only one single vine grows in each funnel. All the work has to be done by hand. It is the symbiosis of man and nature.
Bavarian Television, 2.30 p.m.
In addition to the winery, Thomas and Paul have to take care of the vineyards of Georg, who remains convalescent for a long time after his heart attack. Nevertheless, Thomas wants to enter into a wine cooperation with the Hungarian hotel owner Legedy. To do this, David Legedy must first reconcile with his daughter Edina. Thomas therefore invites him to Rust, without suspecting what he will cause. Anna fails her school-leaving exam. But she is not dissuaded from going on a trip to Australia. In the meantime, Jakob Ressler has taken over the office of mayor. With the help of Thomas Stickler he finds inconsistencies in the purchase contract of Bergham Castle.
3sat, 11.25 a.m.
French journalist Alfred de Montesquiou has been travelling the Middle East as a reporter for years - the region inspires him. As a guest of a Uyghur family, Alfred de Montesquiou learns a lot about the cultivation methods of the vines and the local cuisine of the Uyghurs. Where the farmers planted their vines used to be an important station on the Silk Road, called "the shimmering pearl of the caravans".