From April 25 to 27, 2026, the city of Mainz will once again become a key destination for the international wine trade as four major wine events come together under the umbrella of WineMainz. Led by VDP.Prädikatsweingüter and supported by several leading wine associations, the initiative brings a wide spectrum of German wine into focus. From origin-driven wines and biodynamic viticulture to traditionally bottle-fermented sparkling wines.
By bringing four established events together in one coordinated weekend, WineMainz offers wine professionals a unique opportunity to explore the diversity, craftsmanship and regional identity that define Germany’s wine culture today. The format creates a dynamic platform for tasting, exchange and discovery, while also strengthening Mainz’s role as an important hub for the German wine trade.
Beyond the tastings, visitors are also encouraged to explore the surrounding wine regions. With many renowned vineyards located just a short distance from the city, winery visits provide a natural extension of the program and an opportunity to experience German wine at its source.
During the three days visitors can explore the following events:
For more than 50 years, the VDP.Weinbörse has been regarded as the world’s leading trade fair for top-quality German wines. Held at the Rheingoldhalle in Mainz, the event brings together nearly all 199 VDP member wineries, offering an unparalleled overview of Germany’s finest producers and their latest vintages.
The tasting provides international trade professionals with a unique opportunity to compare wines from across Germany’s wine-growing regions in one place. Visitors can gain an early insight into the new vintage while exploring the diversity and stylistic precision that characterize the wines of the VDP estates.
The event also marks important moments for the association, including the debut of the VDP.ERSTES GEWÄCHS® classification tier, alongside a representative selection of fruity Prädikat wines and VDP.SEKT. For buyers, sommeliers and wine professionals, the VDP.Weinbörse remains one of the most important platforms for discovering and evaluating the top tier of German wine.
Sunday & Monday, April 26 & 27, 2026
Sun 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. | Mon 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. | Rheingoldhalle Mainz
Information and accreditation: https://www.vdp.de/en/weinborse-2026
Contact: weinboerse@vdp.de
VINVIN – Trade Fair for Wines of Origin brings together producers who share a strong commitment to terroir and regional identity. Organized by Maxime Herkunft Rheinhessen and Weinland Nahe e.V., the event invites wine professionals to explore wines that are deeply rooted in place and shaped by craftsmanship.
Around 100 exhibitors, including both established wineries and emerging producers, present wines defined by clear stylistic profiles and traceable origins. Alongside the tasting tables, a series of expert-led masterclasses provides deeper insight into topics such as German Pinot Noir, the language of wine, and the role of origin in natural wines.
Designed as a space for exchange and collaboration, VINVIN highlights the growing importance of origin-driven wines within Germany’s evolving wine landscape.
Saturday, April 25, 2026
1:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. | After Party from 6:00 p.m. | Altes Postlager, Mainz
Information and registration: www.vinvin-mainz.de
Contact: info@vinvin-mainz.de
The Biodynamic Wine Fair offers a focused look at biodynamic viticulture and the wines that result from it. As Germany’s only international biodynamic trade fair, the event gathers nearly 60 wineries affiliated with Demeter, respekt-BIODYN and BIODYVIN.
Here, experienced pioneers of the biodynamic movement meet a new generation of producers who continue to explore the potential of this holistic approach to viticulture. The wines presented reflect careful vineyard work, respect for natural cycles and a strong sense of individuality.
For wine professionals, the fair provides a valuable opportunity to taste a wide range of biodynamic wines while gaining insight into one of the most influential movements in contemporary winegrowing.
Saturday, April 25, 2026
1:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. | Altes Postlager, Mainz
Information and registration: www.demeter.de/messen/biodynamicwinefair
Contact: biodynamicwinefair@demeter.de
Germany’s growing reputation for high-quality sparkling wine takes center stage at the Sparkling Wine Fair organized by the Association of Traditional Sparkling Wine Producers. Held at the Kurfürstliches Schloss in Mainz, the event brings together more than 40 producers dedicated to traditionally bottle-fermented Sekt.
The focused setting allows visitors to taste a broad range of sparkling wines while engaging directly with the producers behind them. Emphasis is placed on craftsmanship, long maturation and the distinctive character that defines Germany’s best sparkling wines.
By highlighting the diversity and quality of traditionally produced Sekt, the fair offers wine professionals an opportunity to discover a category that is gaining increasing attention on the international stage.
Saturday, April 25, 2026
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | Kurfürstliches Schloss, Mainz
Information and registration:
www.sektmacher.de/veranstaltungen.html
Contact: mail@sektmacher.de
The Australian Masterclass & Free-Pour Tasting will take place on Monday, 16 March 2026 at Restaurant SyvNi13. The day includes two masterclasses with 30 participants each, as well as an ongoing free-pour tasting with approximately 65 guests in total. A light lunch will be served between the two masterclasses.
Join us for an exclusive masterclass with Niels Verburg of Luddite Wines, exploring South African winemaking and tasting some of the estate’s most sought-after bottles.
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