Wintrich Wine Festival
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Wintrich Wine Festival

Three Days of Wine, Queen's Coronation, and Parade with Vintage Tractors

Wintrich — Landkreis Bernkastel-Wittlich (07231)
Dates 11 Sep — 13 Sep 2026
Venue Wintrich (07231)
Prices Free
Status

About Wintrich Wine Festival

The Wintrich Wine Festival is the central summer celebration of the Mosel wine village, held in front of the Vindriacum festival hall by the weir. Over three days, Wintrich vintners present Riesling, Spätburgunder, and other grape varieties. On Friday evening, the new Wintrich Wine Queen is crowned, and on Saturday, a traditional parade with vintage tractors moves through the village. The Vindriacum festival hall, named after Wintrich's Roman name, provides a stylish setting for a festival that equally cherishes tradition and showcases the vibrancy of Mosel viticulture.

Vindriacum – A Name from Roman Times

The name of the Vindriacum festival hall recalls Wintrich's Roman past. Wine has been cultivated at this spot on the Mosel since antiquity, and the village name is likely derived from the Roman "Vindriacum." The modern festival hall stands directly by the weir and offers both covered space and a spacious outdoor area.

Queen and Coronation

On the Friday evening of the wine festival, the new Wintrich Wine Queen is crowned. The coronation is a social highlight, attended by many dignitaries from politics, business, and the wine industry. The Queen will represent Wintrich viticulture for the following year at trade fairs, festivals, and official events.

Parade with Vintage Tractors

On Saturday, the parade moves through the village. Alongside associations, floats with wine motifs, and music groups, vintage tractors are a prominent feature. The historic machines from the 1940s to the 1970s are lovingly maintained by their owners and are a fascination in themselves.

Riesling, Spätburgunder, and More

The wine selection covers the entire spectrum of Wintrich's vineyard artistry: dry and off-dry Rieslings from the steep slopes, Spätburgunder from the red slopes, as well as Weißburgunder, Müller-Thurgau, and sparkling wines. The participating vintners serve their own wines and are available for conversation.

Wintrich Wine Festival — edition 2026

The 2026 edition of the Wintrich Wine Festival will take place from September 11-13 in front of the Vindriacum festival hall by the weir. Opening on Friday from 3 PM, followed by the coronation of the new Wine Queen in the evening. On Saturday, the traditional parade with vintage tractors will move through the village. Sunday will feature a relaxed morning pint and family program. Free admission.

The Wintrich Wine Festival is part of the Middle Mosel's festival chain in September; neighboring villages like Lieser and Neumagen-Dhron celebrate their wine festivals at the same time.

Programme Wintrich Wine Festival 2026

Friday, September 11, 2026

  • Festival opening from 3 PM
  • Coronation of the Wintrich Wine Queen in the evening
  • First wine service and festival music

Saturday, September 12, 2026

  • Parade with vintage tractors through the village
  • All-day wine presentation by Wintrich vintners
  • Riesling, Spätburgunder, Weißburgunder, Müller-Thurgau
  • Evening program with live music

Sunday, September 13, 2026

  • Morning pint and family program
  • Winding down in the afternoon

The exact 2026 program with band lineup and detailed times will be published by the local municipality in advance. The structure follows the proven key points of previous years.

Highlights Wintrich Wine Festival 2026

  • Coronation of the Wintrich Wine Queen on Friday
  • Parade with vintage tractors on Saturday
  • Vindriacum festival hall with outdoor area by the weir
  • Riesling, Spätburgunder, and other grape varieties

Prices Wintrich Wine Festival 2026

Free admission. Prices for wine and food at the stands.

Practical information — Wintrich Wine Festival

Venue

Festhalle Vindriacum, Am Stauwehr, 54487 Wintrich.

Admission

Free admission. Wine and food directly at the stands.

Getting There

Via the B53 between Bernkastel-Kues and Piesport. Parking available at the festival grounds and in the village. By bus from Wittlich.

Information

Current information at wintrich-mosel.de.

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