Wine tourism: when wine growers open their doors to you

Since 2011, Martine and Frank have been in charge of the family estate on the heights of Ehnen, a small picturesque village. The couple handles 22 acres of vines overall. They have enjoyed sharing their attachment to wine, gastronomy and encounters over the past few years - which is why they have opened their doors to the general public. At the wine bar and on their terrace located at the heart of their estate, the Keyser-Kohll couple welcomes wine tourists who wish to discover new grape varieties or unknown wines. Known as 'De Riefstack' (the vine stock), a well-chosen name, it boasts a breathtaking view of the village at the foot of their property. All you need to do is make a request and they will be delighted to welcome you.

The wine bar 'De Riefstack' is open every Saturday and Sunday from 3 p.m. from June to September. Outside this period, the Keyser-Kohll couple welcomes you by appointment only. 

Wine tourism in Luxembourg

Wine tourism is a gourmet journey where wine and gastronomy go hand in hand beautifully. The success of this new holiday style seems to have grown in recent years. In fact, figures speak for themselves. In 2019, some 52,000 wine tourists visited Luxembourg's wine-growing region. Most of them came from Belgium (22%), Germany (8%) and the Netherlands (7%). According to statistics, Luxembourgish wine seems to be to their liking, as 28% of visitors returned to the wine bars of the Grand Duchy at least five times.  

As for Luxembourgers themselves, 53% of them went to a wine tasting in 2019, while a fourth of them have even regularly opted for wine tourism along the Moselle. The same survey indicates that wine tourists have a particular affinity for nature (64%), walking (44%) and even cycling (23%). 

Most winegrowers take a real pleasure in having people discover their wines, be it in their vineyard, their cellar or their restaurant, just like the Domaines Vinsmoselle, Luxembourg's largest wine and crémant producer with over 300 winegrowers. Based in four locations along the Moselle river, in Remerschen, Wellenstein, Wormeldange and Grevenmacher, the estate promotes its grapevine products with great commitment. If you fancy tasting some of their good house wine, come enjoy a delicious get-away at the Domaines Vinsmoselle. You don't need to make an appointment to go to the wine bar in Wormeldange. 

The same goes for the Desome estate. In its contemporary and modern pavilion in Remich, the estate's chef invites guests to tasting tours, accompanied by delicious dishes made with fresh seasonal produce. From the vine to the glass, the red to the white, the rosé to the crémant. At the Desom estate, wine tourism means you can experience wine in all its glory.  

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