DWV and VDP establish an association for Erste and Große Gewächse - Goal: open origin classification for all wineries

Germany's wine classification system is getting a shake-up, with the German Winegrowers' Association and the VDP joining forces to oversee the prestigious Erste and Große Gewächse designations. The goal is to transform these classifications from an exclusive VDP credential into an open quality mark available to all German wineries, making top-tier recognition more accessible across the industry.