Wine auctions in Trier: top wines under the hammer!

Wine auctions in Trier: top wines under the hammer!

Trier, Deutschland - In Trier it will be exciting today and tomorrow! The traditional wine auctions on the Moselle attract wine lovers and dealers from all over the world. Over 11,000 bottles of finest wines come under the hammer and the atmosphere is electrifying. Top wine goods from the region vie for the favor of buyers, while the first bids are already in the hall.

The wine auctions have a long history that goes back to 1901. At that time, entire barrels were auctioned, while today only bottles are offered. The auctions are not only a spectacle, but also crucial for the pricing of the best wines of the Moselle, Saar and Ruwer. The bidders, mostly wine retailers and importers, are looking for exclusive drops that you either want to enjoy or want to keep in your collections.

auction in detail

How does such a auction work? The interested parties sit in a large hall while an auctioneer presents the wines. However, unlike art auctions, only accredited commissioners may offer directly. These brokers are the intermediaries between the wineries and buyers. The tension increases when the bids are handed over and the surcharge goes to the highest bidder. At the VDP wine auction, the opportunity is even offered to go online, which makes it easier for international dealers to participate.

The auction not only offers the chance to buy exquisite wines, but also the opportunity to try them directly. "It is a sensational opportunity to enjoy top wines at a relatively low price," says Carl von Schubert, the chairman of the VDP Moselle. The most expensive wines in the past have achieved record prices, such as the 12,000 euros for a dry berry selection from 2003. Today's auction promises to become exciting, with a variety of rarities and noble drops that are waiting for the new owners.