Dürkheim sausage market: Who follows the legendary winemaker darting?

Dürkheim sausage market: Who follows the legendary winemaker darting?

Helmut Darting, the long-time market winemaker of the Dürkheim sausage market, gave up his position in 2024 after impressive 31 years. His farewell was celebrated with a glass of sparkling wine, with Peter Döngi, the spokesman for the wine village, was also present. Darting leaves an important gap that the city of Bad Dürkheim is now trying to fill. This search for successor is found in the article Rheinpfalz Thematized.

The Dürkheim sausage market, the largest wine festival in the world, is not only a celebration of the wine, but also socializing. According to Vielpfalz , around 300 wines and sect are served here every year. The focus is on high -quality dry and semi -dry Rieslingen, Weißherbst, Rosé and Gewürztraminer, all of which have to come from Bad Dürkheimer.

wine quality and approval

The quality of the wines is secured by strict guidelines. In order to be approved, the wines have to wear the German wine seal as well as the DLG awards or awards of the Rhineland-Palatinate Chamber of Agriculture. New in 2023 was the approval for non -alcoholic wines, which diversified the offer and responds to the needs of a wider audience.

The wines on the sausage market are divided into two central areas. The Schubkärchler and the wine village each represent different aspects of the market. While the Schubkärchler, which are reminiscent of historical wheelbarrows, only offer 5 to 6 wines for logistical reasons, there is a significantly larger selection with a total of 12 winegrowers and 4 restaurants.

The rich sausage market offer

The combination of Schorle from Riesling or white autumn, which is enjoyed by many guests on the sausage market, is particularly popular. This underlines the tradition and the local connection, which are so characteristic of the sausage market. As Vielpfalz , there is a variety of meetings and encounters between friends in the wine village, which strengthens the festive character of the market.

The Dürkheim sausage market is already planned for the period from 8 to September 12th and September 18th, 2023. It should continue to be a place of human encounter and enjoyment.