Since 1980, an extensive, late-baroque estate in Oppenheim dating back to 1731/41 has been home to a fascinating exhibition of ancient and modern winegrowing techniques. The historical entrance to the museum leads to 2,000 years of viticulture in Germany.

Journey through 2,000 years of viticulture
The German Museum of Winegrowing portrays more than 2,000-year of the history of wine and its production. Antique drinking vessels from Celtic and Roman times in bright colours and quirky shapes are examples of this long tradition. An impressive collection from 13 German winegrowing regions offers an interesting insight into the work of the vintner. From working the soil and cultivating the vines, protecting them against frost and phylloxera to the various pressing methods and the artistic labels - the Museum of Winegrowing clearly demonstrates the whole process from the grape to the bottle. The exhibition also features a complete cooper's workshop, a collection of corkscrews, mousetraps and many historical and modern tools.

With 5,000m� of exhibition space, the Museum of Winegrowing displays the history of winegrowing in Germany in an appropriate and distinguished setting. The wide-ranging presentation of the cultural history of wine and its production appeals to wine-lovers, vintners and wine experts alike. The fascinating collection of wine-related exhibits contains a wealth of information about cultivation and protection of the vine, the problems of frost protection, demonstrations of various pressing and bottling methods and artistic label designs from antiquity to the present day. The museum also features trades and crafts associated with winegrowing, such as coopers and glassblowers.
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A selection of other winegrowing museums in Germany.