Kamp-Bornhofen Wine Festival

The Mittelrhein wine-growing region is one of Germany's smallest and steepest wine-growing areas. Wines of particular minerality and elegance grow on slate terraces, some of which are barely manageable with plough and horse. Kamp-Bornhofen, located on the right bank of the Rhine between Boppard and Sankt Goarshausen, is one of the traditional wine-growing towns in this region.

The Mittelrhein Wine Festival draws on this tradition and brings together the vintners of the Mittelrhein wine-growing region on the Rhine promenade. The venue is the Hotel Rheingraf at Rheinuferstraße 33 – a location with an unobstructed view of the Rhine and the castle landscape.

The vintners present their wines: dry Rieslings known for their slate minerality, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir, and depending on the vintage, also sparkling wine and rosé. Tastings are a central element, supplemented by explanations from the vintners about the vineyard site, grape variety, and vintage.

A traditional highlight is the appearance of the Mittelrhein Wine Queen, who visits the festival as the official representative of the wine-growing region. Live music – usually acoustic formats that suit the wine atmosphere – complements the program. Dishes from the Hotel Rheingraf's kitchen and, if applicable, snack stands round off the offering.

The location on the Rhine, with a view of the famous Feindlichen Brüder (Hostile Brothers) – Sterrenberg and Liebenstein castles high above Kamp-Bornhofen – makes the festival an experience that goes beyond pure wine enjoyment.