3sat, 11.45 a.m.
Galicia is more unspoilt than almost any other part of Spain. The region, which offers many culinary and literary treasures, is located in the north-western corner of the country. Lojze Wieser explores the rustic cuisine of Galicia and tastes the wines that pilgrims have drunk on the Way of St. James since the year 1100.
3sat, 2.10 p.m.
Not far from the Seerenbach Falls lies Quinten on Lake Walen. It almost seems as if the small village with its almost sixty inhabitants is hiding from the rest of Switzerland. Quinten cannot be reached by car, only on foot or across the lake. The former tunnel builder Hampi Cadonau has created a little paradise for himself with his vineyard above Quinten. Now the owner of his leased land wants to put the property up for sale.
3sat, 3 .05 p.m.
On the slopes high above Lake Geneva, vines have been cultivated for generations. The wine terraces of Lavaux in the canton of Vaud with a view of the lake and the Alps are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The winegrower Gilles Wannaz is aware of his responsibility and wants to protect Lake Geneva, the largest freshwater reservoir in Western Europe, from chemical pollution. The vineyard is run biodynamically, his vines are fertilised with cow dung. He does not use pesticides.
Bavarian Television, 7.30 p.m.
Carolin Meyer (26) is not only a trained winemaker and viticultural technician, but also the reigning Franconian Wine Queen and a member of the volunteer fire brigade in Castell. She officially took over her parents' farm in Greuth-Castell in February 2021. The Meyers' farm is not a classic winery, but a mixed farm. In addition to three hectares of wine, they grow sugar beet, wheat, cereals and sunflowers on 30 hectares. They also have orchards. From the orchard fruit, they produce noble fruit brandies - the Meyers' second mainstay. Carolin's father is the master distiller on the farm. Carolin knew as a child that she wanted to take over the farm one day: "Sure, I was an only child - and if I don't do it, who will?"
arte, 9.45 a.m.
The train route between Porto and the Spanish border is considered one of the most beautiful in Europe. It follows the fertile banks of the Douro River and leads through the most enchanting landscapes of northern Portugal. The train connection also tells of the history of these valleys, which are characterised by viticulture. This masterpiece from the beginnings of the industrial age is a treasure that the region's inhabitants are working hard to preserve.
arte, 10.40 a.m.
Burgenland is the easternmost province of Austria and has the largest lake in the country: Lake Neusiedl. Nowhere else in Austria are there so many sunny days, allowing special types of wine to ripen.
3sat, 3 .30 p.m.
Hike through the vineyards with an alpaca, spend a lonely night in the middle of the forest or take a walk over the treetops: The film goes on a discovery tour in the heart of Franconia. The Steigerwald Nature Park lies between Bamberg and Würzburg. Here, in the "border triangle" of the Franconian administrative districts, all the delicacies Franconia has to offer come together: Fish and sausage, wine and beer, cellars and hedgerows. The landscape is at least as diverse as the culinary mix: forests, vineyards, valleys and ponds attract nature lovers in particular who are looking for peace and unspoilt nature.
hr television, 9.45 p.m.
The travel report shows the grandiose atmosphere of the "Indian Summer" against the backdrop of Lake Constance. The autumnal play of colours reaches its peak in this fruit and wine-growing region at harvest time.
hr television, 7.00 p.m.
It is one of the oldest tourist roads in Germany and runs for over 80 kilometres through the wine-growing region of the Palatinate - the German Wine Route. Of course, hr morning show host Tobi Kämmerer wants to know what there is to experience here. Wine lovers get their money's worth on the German Wine Route. Besides wine, there are also romantic winegrowing villages, beautiful nature and an unbeatably mild climate. The Palatinate is not called the Tuscany of Germany for nothing. And Tobi meets young people with creative ideas here and gives tips on what should definitely not be missed.
WDR Television, 8.15 p.m.
In the heart of Germany lies the Middle Saale Valley. Daniel Aßmann starts at the Leuchtenburg near Jena and travels, past magnificent castles and palaces, through the northernmost wine-growing region in Europe. Daniel Aßmann explores Jena, Naumburg and Freyburg and lets a former German wine princess show him her home - including wine tastings. They visit one of the oldest sparkling wine cellars in the country and walk from Naumburg's Blütengrund through the vineyards to the almost 1,000-year-old Neuenburg Castle, which towers high above Freyburg.
3sat, 8.15 pm
The Alpe-Adria region is unique in Europe. Nowhere else is there such diversity in such a small area, both scenically and culturally. The architectural heritage is considerable. 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.
3sat, 21.05
Tuscany is probably the landscape of longing for people from all over the world and 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. It passes gentle hills with medieval villages perched on top, cypress avenues leading to romantic country estates, olive groves, fields and vineyards. On one of the hills lies the small town of Montalcino, world-famous for its wines. Not far from Montalcino, nestled in an enchanting landscape, lies the Tenuta di Collosorbo. The traditional winery has been in female hands for 25 years. Mother Giovanna and her daughters Lucia and Laura produce an excellent Brunello di Montalcino and Rosso di Montalcino year after year. Terroir, expertise and female power are Collosorbo's formulas for success.
arte, 12.40 p.m.
Catalan France is appreciated by visitors for its picturesque bays as much as for the treasures stored in its cellars: deliciously sweet aperitif and dessert wines. They are a cultural speciality, as 95 percent of France's natural sweet wines come from the historic region of Roussillon near the Spanish border. Banyuls, Muscat de Rivesaltes or Maury: it is hard to believe what sweet wonders this rugged landscape, marked by wind and sea, is capable of producing.
3sat, 2.10 p.m.
High above the Gulf of Genoa, a chain of forgotten places and impressive landscapes stretches from the French Riviera to the hills of Tuscany: the Ligurian High Route. Life in Liguria 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 - a cultural landscape that has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999.
3sat, 3 .50 p.m.
Collio, a fertile wine-growing region in the extreme northeast of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, captivates with its hilly landscape, charming villages and culinary specialities. A special microclimate characterises the region, which is culturally influenced by Austria, Italy and Slovenia. The wine there is first-class, the vinegar spicy and prosciutto. The mutual cultural influences can also be seen in the cuisine. For many centuries, the area belonged to the Habsburg Empire. At the court in Vienna, the Collio was also called "the fruit chamber of the monarchy". Particularly popular in the ruling houses: the juicy cherries and the white wine. The Felluga family and some other winegrowers were the first to start quality winegrowing in the Collio. Today, this area is home to some of the most recognised white wine producers in the world.
3sat, 16.45
Tuscany is probably the landscape of longing for people from all over the world and 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. It passes gentle hills with medieval villages perched on top, cypress avenues leading to romantic country estates, olive groves, fields and vineyards. On one of the hills lies the small town of Montalcino, world-famous for its wines. Not far from Montalcino, nestled in an enchanting landscape, lies the Tenuta di Collosorbo. The traditional winery has been in female hands for 25 years. Mother Giovanna and her daughters Lucia and Laura produce an excellent Brunello di Montalcino and Rosso di Montalcino year after year. Terroir, expertise and female power are Collosorbo's formulas for success.
Bavarian Television, 11.40 a.m.
The old dry stone wall path leads through the Serra de Tramuntana over 150 kilometres from Port Andratx via the small town of Sóller to Pollenca in the northwest of the holiday island. The village of Banyalbufar lies amid steep terraces above the sea, where the Malvasia grape grows.
arte, 19.40
This summer has been a real storm: heat, forest fires, droughts all over Europe. Climate change is here - how can we mitigate the consequences? More and more farmers and winegrowers see agroforestry as a solution: rows of trees in fields, in whose shade cereals and vines thrive better, the soil is protected from drying out and erosion, carbon is sequestered and biodiversity is created. In the Languedoc, France's largest wine-growing region, a winegrower is now also putting trees between the vines so that the grapes do not ripen as early as August.
arte, 12.45 p.m.
White, round-washed rocks that stand out against the turquoise sea form a bizarre lunar landscape on Milos. The Cycladic pearl, which belongs to the volcanic islands of the Aegean arch, is characterised by its fertile soil, which is conducive to winegrowing, and its million-year-old mineral resources.
SWR Television, 8.15 p.m.
For many people who have emigrated from Baden-Württemberg, Majorca is a second home. Before Frank Maruccia emigrated to Mallorca to set up a winery, he was a successful entrepreneur. The self-taught winemaker produces his wine without additional irrigation - a speciality on Mallorca.
3sat, 1.15 p.m.
Over the Furka Pass and the Valais - sun-drenched "landscape in abundance" - with one of the highest vineyards in Europe, the journey leads to Zermatt and the Matterhorn. The inhabitants of the canton of Valais are a breed apart, they say: tradition-conscious, nature-loving, querulous. They also go their own way when it comes to viticulture. Heida, an old grape, is grown at an altitude of over 1,000 metres. The manual work on the steep slopes is demanding, but fun, says winemaker Isabella Kellenberger.
SWR Television, 5.00 p.m.
SWR presenter Jens Hübschen and professional chef Frank Brunswig on a pleasure tour in Rhineland-Palatinate. A culinary journey on foot, accompanied by two donkeys. In the Palatinate, they take a leisurely walk through the Oschelskopf vineyard to Freinsheim. There, Jeanette and Henning Weinheimer, the owners of the "Weinreich" wine tavern, await them. The "Weinreich" is located opposite the Catholic church in a former winegrowers' farm from the 18th century. They also serve fine regional cuisine: Palatinate classics, interpreted in a modern way. Henning Weinheimer's parents supply herbs, vegetables and other fresh ingredients from their own garden.
SWR Television, 6.05 p.m.
Nackenheim is idyllically situated amid vineyards on the Rhine. The village belongs to the district of Mainz-Bingen. 6,000 people live there. Writer Carl Zuckmayer was born in Nackenheim and created a literary monument to his hometown in the play "Der fröhliche Weinberg". Of course, Nackenheim also has a street named after him: Carl-Zuckmayer-Straße in the old town centre. The Gunderloch vineyard has a special relationship to Carl Zuckmayer: Gunderloch is also the name of the vintner who appears in the play "Der fröhliche Weinberg".
SWR Television, 12.15 p.m.
Henriette Richter-Röhl alias Anne Wader faces a double challenge: as the new boss she has to avert an impending bankruptcy of the "Weingut Wader" and as a mother she has a hard time with the growing up of her blind daughter Tori. Anne can only rely on her own mother and brother to a limited extent. As the new boss of the Wader Winery, the Palatinate winegrower is in for a rough ride. First she barely manages to save her vines during a frosty spell, then the supervisory authority closes down her business on suspicion of fraud. Only when it has been clarified whether 3,000 litres of wine were sold under the table and who over-sulphurised the red wine in the tanks can production and sales continue. That takes time - and by then the Waders may be broke. Only when Anne's mother Käthe (Leslie Malton) stands up for the serious mistakes under her management is there a way out of the threatening situation. However, the patriarch, eager to prove herself after the death of her highly respected husband, finds it difficult to sacrifice her reputation as a winemaker.
3sat, 21.05
On the slopes high above Lake Geneva, vines have been cultivated for generations. The wine terraces of Lavaux in the canton of Vaud with a view of the lake and the Alps are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The winegrower Gilles Wannaz is aware of his responsibility and wants to protect Lake Geneva, the largest freshwater reservoir in Western Europe, from chemical pollution. The vineyard is run biodynamically, the vines are fertilised with cow dung. Pesticides are not used.
SWR Television, 5.45 a.m.
In the open countryside, on sunny slopes, not only vines thrive. Heat-loving species such as the green lizard and the praying mantis are at home here. Colourful bee-eaters lay their nests in the terraces of the vineyards.
3sat, 11.50 a.m.
Lojze Wieser travels through the Karst and the kitchens of Slovenia. Among other things, he cooks the traditional bean stew Jota, which stands for the diversity of Europe, with some peasant women. He also drinks the full-bodied Teran, at once red wine, elixir of life and disinfectant, gets involved in a competition with an old farmer for the prsut, the air-dried ham, and looks across the historical olive oil-butter border.
arte, 12.45 p.m.
In the north of Portugal, between the Douro and Minho rivers, the Vinho Verde thrives on steep vineyards. The "green wine" is so called because it is a young wine, and it wears the classic colours white, rosé or red. The taste is fresh and uncomplicated, the alcohol content is low. Its story tells of the revenge of a popular, simple yet delicious wine that has been underestimated for far too long.
SWR Television, 8.15 p.m.
Many holidaymakers from the Southwest are drawn to South Tyrol in summer: for hiking, cycling or eating and drinking. SWR presenter Annette Krause enjoys the wine region around Lake Kaltern. Annette Krause explores the wine region around Tramin on her mountain bike.
arte, 11.40 a.m.
In southwest China, at the foothills of the Himalayas, a stony, inhospitable area stretches out in the shadow of the snow-capped Khawa Karpo, part of the highlands of Tibet. This region in the north of Yunnan province is difficult to reach and has retained its idiosyncratic character to this day. Three large rivers supply it with water, including the Mekong. The fertile valleys carved by the water are used by Tibetans and other ethnic groups for agriculture. Investor groups see great potential in this unique landscape and have already secured several areas. Their goal is to produce top-class wines. Viticulture is not a novelty in this region.
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arte, 4.55 p.m.
Wine was already cultivated in Tunisia in Roman times. But under the influence of Islam, production almost came to a standstill. Young winegrowers from the sunny region around Cap Bon revive the old wine tradition.
arte, 3.15 a.m.
Since ancient times, wine has been cultivated in the southern Croatian Adriatic region of Dalmatia - despite difficult conditions: stony soil, scorching heat and strong winds make the work of the winegrowers difficult. Despite this, people managed to grow unique grape varieties that enjoy popularity again today. The vineyards tell the chequered story of an entire country. Almost 30 years after its foundation, the Republic of Croatia is in the process of rediscovering its wine-growing traditions and thereby also coming to terms with the past. After the disintegration of the former Yugoslavia and Croatian independence in the early 1990s, a new generation of passionate winemakers stepped up to defend their local traditions. Stone by stone, they rebuilt the huge wine terraces dug into the mountain. Thanks to their efforts, the Mediterranean region is now richer in a prestigious wine-growing area. Grape varieties such as Plavac, Grk or Posip, which fell into oblivion at the time of mass production, are now reconquering the Riviera. Croatian winegrowers are using old varieties to arouse new interest - and their wines are perhaps the best ambassadors of the youngest member of the European Union.
arte, 4.25 p.m.
While wine was previously frowned upon in Indian society, it is now discreetly making its way into everyday culture. Although India does not provide a good breeding ground for viticulture from a cultural and religious point of view, there is more and more cultivation in the country. Drinking wine has become chic in modern India. The trend exemplifies the change in Indian society. Some winemakers have recognised the enormous potential of grape juice and are producing wine made in India in a country that has retained a taste for tea and brandy as a colonial legacy. The documentary introduces some of these visionary winemakers. Rajeev Samant is one of the pioneers of Indian wine culture. He brought viticulture to India and planted the country's first vineyards. With his estate Sula Vineyards, which is designed like a theme park around wine and lifestyle, he reached the production level of the world's largest winegrowers in less than twenty years. Following in the footsteps of pioneers like Samant, the Franco-Indian Ravi Viswanathan is investing significant sums in the Grover Zampa wine company. He wants his wines to reach the international top class. On a visit during the grape harvest, he talks about his goals for his new estate and beyond. In Mumbai, the economic and cultural capital of the country, Sonal Holland has devoted herself entirely to wine. The wine connoisseur, who is the only person in India to hold the title of "Master of Wine", wants to introduce the women of her country to the enjoyment of fine wines. She is convinced that the new wine culture supports the aspirations of young Indian women for success and emancipation. Wine has become the symbol of a society that is changing and developing.
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arte, 11.40 a.m.
Away from the tourist beaches, a new culture settled in Thailand almost 20 years ago that no one had expected: viticulture. A handful of ambitious winemakers set out to push the envelope and adapt vines to the hot, humid climate of the tropics. Thai viticulture is still in its infancy. But the "wines of the new latitudes" are on the rise - at the moment they are conquering the markets of Asia and perhaps soon the rest of the world.
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arte, 2.35 a.m.
Located at the southern end of Latin America, Patagonia has always been a paradise for pioneers, writers and travellers seeking adventure. At the foothills of the Andes, a few ambitious winemakers have begun to transform the barren earth into green vineyards using modern methods. Despite extreme heat and cold, a small group of adventure-hungry Europeans set their minds to conquer the hostile landscapes to grow wine there just over a hundred years ago. Not far from the town of General Roca, the Pinot Noir grapes of the Bodega Humberto Canale thrive. Its founders, who settled there over a hundred years ago, were pioneers of viticulture in Patagonia. A little further away is the southernmost vineyard in Argentina. It belongs to the Rodríguez family, who were the first to dare to grow grapes in these latitudes. Day by day, Patagonia's winegrowers push the boundaries of the desert a little further. With new technologies, they brave the extreme climatic conditions of an isolated region that was not intended by nature for viticulture.
arte, 9.00 a.m.
Since ancient times, wine has been cultivated in the southern Croatian Adriatic region of Dalmatia - despite difficult conditions: stony soil, scorching heat and strong winds make the work of the winegrowers difficult. Despite this, people managed to grow unique grape varieties that enjoy popularity again today. The vineyards tell the chequered story of an entire country. Almost 30 years after its foundation, the Republic of Croatia is in the process of rediscovering its wine-growing traditions and thereby also coming to terms with the past. After the disintegration of the former Yugoslavia and Croatian independence in the early 1990s, a new generation of passionate winemakers stepped up to proudly defend their local traditions. Stone by stone, they rebuilt the huge wine terraces dug into the mountain. Thanks to their efforts, the Mediterranean is now one wine-growing region richer. Grape varieties such as Plavac, Grk or Posip, which fell into oblivion at the time of mass production, are now reconquering the Riviera. Croatian winegrowers are using old varieties to arouse new interest - and their wines are perhaps the best ambassadors of the youngest member of the European Union.
3sat, 2.40 p.m.
Wine-growing has a long tradition along the Saale, Unstrut and Elbe rivers. After reunification, it was revived. The grape harvest has just begun in Germany's northernmost and easternmost wine-growing region as well. It is just the right time for a hike through vineyards and wineries - past wine and wine taverns. Recommendations for tours on the Saxon Wine Trail, through the Großjenaer Blütengrund, at the Geiseltalsee and along the Weiße Elster in Saxony-Anhalt are offered by the state magazine from Saxony-Anhalt.
3sat, 1.30 p.m.
Leisure oasis, nature reserve, pleasure region and wine-growing area: Lake Neusiedl. The diversity of this stretch of land north and east of Lake Neusiedl is also given to the wine that thrives here.
3sat, 11.05 a.m.
The film portrays a Danube landlady who does not want to give up her business despite many floods. "The Danube takes and the Danube gives," she says. From two winemaker brothers we learn how the Danube shapes the aroma of their wine in the Wachau.
3sat, 11.55 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, everything they need to live thrives on their farm. They earn their living by selling their high-quality wines and olive oil.
arte, 4.25 p.m.
Nestled between the Vosges Mountains and the Black Forest, Alsace spreads out on the Rhine plain and offers good conditions for winegrowing. The small wine-growing region on the border between Germany and France offers unique geological conditions. Alsatian winegrowers strive to preserve this gift of nature. Many work with organic and biodynamic methods, as they have recognised that the future of their wines depends on respectful treatment of nature. Alsace offers optimal conditions for viticulture. The rows of vines lined up on the mountain slopes form a narrow band about a hundred kilometres long. The location at the foot of the Vosges not only ensures very good climatic conditions, but also gives Alsace particularly varied soils. In a valley in the south of Alsace, the Zusslin family produces wines of international renown. The siblings Jean-Paul and Marie have taken over the estate, which has been in the family for 13 generations. On their father's initiative, it has been farmed organically since the 1970s. Even then, the winegrowers of the region made 250 hectares of land bordering the vineyard a nature reserve to preserve biodiversity. The current generation goes one step further: the young winegrowers distribute different animal and plant species among their vines. After decades of intensive agriculture, great biodiversity is thus returning, which also benefits the wine: birds, fruit trees and various plants form a natural cycle. In Alsace, pioneering work is being done in biodynamic viticulture. In this way, the committed winegrowers serve as a model for an entire generation of young winegrowers.
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arte, 4.25 p.m.
For a few years now, a surprising trend has been emerging in the south of England: the woods and meadows of the hilly landscapes of Kent and Sussex are gradually being replaced by rows of vines. The British have always loved champagne - now they are producing their own, which is supposed to be in no way inferior to the French luxury drink: the English Quality Sparkling Wine. Using grape varieties from Champagne, winegrowers in the counties of Kent and Sussex produce a high-quality sparkling wine that is in no way inferior to the French champagne: the English Quality Sparkling Wine.
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arte, 11.35 a.m.
In the north of Bavaria, along the loops of the Main River, the wine-growing region of Franconia stretches between Spessart and Steigerwald. Even the Romans had planted vines on the sunlit areas. Silvaner, with its strong, mineral aromas, grows on the steep slopes. But viticulture today is threatened by climate change. The effects: Erosion and drought are causing problems for the wine from Franconia. Especially in the villages around Würzburg, the winegrowers are trying to protect and preserve their old cultural landscape. The Knoll family in Würzburg follows the principles of biodynamic cultivation to manage their vineyards in greater harmony with nature. Specialised researchers have proven for the same area that the vineyards in particularly exposed hillside locations can no longer manage without irrigation during increasingly dry periods. The young winemaker Markus Müller has joined forces with around 40 other wineries to build a joint irrigation system. Daniel Heßdörfer from the Bavarian State Institute for Viticulture and Horticulture has been researching tomorrow's wine, which adapts to extreme temperatures and heavy rainfall, for over 20 years. In the Institute's vineyard, he is breeding old grape varieties to withstand climate change in the years to come.
3sat, 11.45 a.m.
In this episode, the countrywomen travel to the family vineyard of Alexandra Damm in Rheinhessen. A good decade ago, Alexandra and her husband Andreas Schnürr took over an eighty-year-old winery. The two are career changers in wine production and put all their energy into creating wines that are down-to-earth and at the same time meet high standards. Having grown up on a farm in a district of Frankfurt, the 47-year-old is sure that she has found her life's calling with the winery. At the winery, the agricultural engineer takes care of sales and marketing and enjoys her work surrounded by the vineyards in Germany's largest wine-growing region. The lively mother of three sons loves to cook and is enthusiastic about new recipes: a summer salad with vineyard rocket provides the introduction to a menu in which wine takes centre stage. Special highlight: red wine ice cream on berry puree with chocolate corners.
arte, 10.45 a.m.
At the foot of the Pyrenees, on the border between the Basque Country and Navarre, lies Spain's most famous wine-growing region: Rioja. Shaded by the Cantabrian Mountains, vines were planted in the valleys of the Ebro and Oja rivers as early as the Middle Ages. But Rioja experienced its heyday in the 19th century. At that time, phylloxera ravaged France's vineyards and Spanish wines suddenly became very sought after. Since then, the focus has been more on mass production - and Spain today has the largest vineyards worldwide. In the second half of the 20th century, Spain took the path of mass production. With around one million hectares under cultivation, the country is now the largest wine producer in the world. The Rioja wine region accounts for just under five percent of Spain's wine-growing area. Here, some winegrowers have sworn off mass production. On their small plots of land, they preserve centuries-old traditions and knowledge that set them apart from the rest of the country.
arte, 11.40 a.m.
In southwest China, at the foothills of the Himalayas, a stony, inhospitable area that belongs to the highlands of Tibet stretches out in the shadow of the snow-capped Khawa Karpo. This region in the north of Yunnan province is difficult to reach and has retained its idiosyncratic character to this day. Three large rivers supply it with water, including the Mekong. The fertile valleys carved by the water are used by Tibetans and other ethnic groups for agriculture. Investor groups see great potential in this unique landscape and have already secured several areas. Their goal is to produce top-class wines. Viticulture is not a novelty in this region.
arte, 16.25 h
Tuscany, famous for its sun-drenched landscapes of vineyards and olive groves, has always been considered one of Italy's most important wine regions. At its centre lies the Chianti region, which looks back on a centuries-old wine-growing tradition. Barons and Marchesi not only cultivate the old traditions in their castles, but also try to reinvent themselves at the same time. The large Chianti wineries produce new, innovative wines and continue to make the small but fine Vin Santo. It was produced ages ago and used as a mass wine. For a long time, Chianti Classico was mainly drunk as a table wine, but for the last 30 years or so there have been considerable efforts to improve its quality. As an ancient cultural landscape, Chianti has produced wines for eternity. The noble families have questioned themselves and improved the quality of their wines. If today Chianti is the most widely produced Italian wine in the world, it is a testament to a region's ability to reinvent itself - also by preserving old traditions.
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