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7:30 PM-9:30 PM
Wine Tasting Evening
Wine Tasting|Enjoy German wines in the library with view of Victoria Harbour
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Goethe-Institut Hongkong Library, Hong Kong
- Language English
- Price HKD 150 (Internal) / HKD 220 (External)
The Goethe-Institut Hong Kong is pleased to present the Wine Tasting Evening again in December 2019: taste a selection of German wines in a relaxed atmosphere in our library with a view of Victoria Harbour. We are honored to have Mr Gregor Kreusch, co-founder of Luxargo to introduce some hidden gems of organic vinification in Germany as well as uncover the truth of a mystery vine found in Tuscany, Italy.
German wine does not have it easy in China. The Chinese love red wine, but Germany is more of a white wine country. Chinese people also tend to buy wine similarly to the way they buy cars - the brand has to stand out. Labels like Chateau Lafite or Mouton have a cult status among the country's nouveau-riche. So it’s no surprise that China's wine market is dominated by the French. Over 50 percent of imported wine comes from France.
However, German wine exports to China significantly rose and one of the main reasons is that Asian markets, particularly China, Japan, and India, are promising markets for the future, not least due to the “perfect pairing” of Asian cuisines with the cool climate wines of Germany, both white and red. Hence, importers are trying to appeal to Asian chefs and restaurant owners because German wines, with delicate structure, minerals and natural fruitiness, fit quite well in Asian cuisine.
On the other hand, there is a very strong movement towards working with small-scale farmers who work with organic or after biodynamic principles. 89% of the world’s certified organic wine growing areas are located in Europe. It is developing so strongly because people have become conscious of its positive effect on quality and for the future, it will be the only alternative for agriculture. We at Luxargo foster and maintain exceptionally close relationships with the vineyards and all of them work with organic or after biodynamic principles.
Registration:
Please register online with the following link no later than 3 December 2019.
Registration Price:
HKD 150* (internal price for Goethe-Institut course participants or holder of a valid Goethe-Library card)
HKD 220 (external price)
Registered guests are required to pay in cash at the library counter by 3 December 2019.
Enquiry:
2829 9917 / library-hongkong@goethe.de
German wine does not have it easy in China. The Chinese love red wine, but Germany is more of a white wine country. Chinese people also tend to buy wine similarly to the way they buy cars - the brand has to stand out. Labels like Chateau Lafite or Mouton have a cult status among the country's nouveau-riche. So it’s no surprise that China's wine market is dominated by the French. Over 50 percent of imported wine comes from France.
However, German wine exports to China significantly rose and one of the main reasons is that Asian markets, particularly China, Japan, and India, are promising markets for the future, not least due to the “perfect pairing” of Asian cuisines with the cool climate wines of Germany, both white and red. Hence, importers are trying to appeal to Asian chefs and restaurant owners because German wines, with delicate structure, minerals and natural fruitiness, fit quite well in Asian cuisine.
On the other hand, there is a very strong movement towards working with small-scale farmers who work with organic or after biodynamic principles. 89% of the world’s certified organic wine growing areas are located in Europe. It is developing so strongly because people have become conscious of its positive effect on quality and for the future, it will be the only alternative for agriculture. We at Luxargo foster and maintain exceptionally close relationships with the vineyards and all of them work with organic or after biodynamic principles.
Registration:
Please register online with the following link no later than 3 December 2019.
Registration Price:
HKD 150* (internal price for Goethe-Institut course participants or holder of a valid Goethe-Library card)
HKD 220 (external price)
Registered guests are required to pay in cash at the library counter by 3 December 2019.
Enquiry:
2829 9917 / library-hongkong@goethe.de
Location
Goethe-Institut Hongkong Library
14/F Hong Kong Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Road, Wanchai
Hong Kong
China
14/F Hong Kong Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Road, Wanchai
Hong Kong
China