Biodiversity initiatives and wine events held in Baden-Baden and Ortenau regions

Regional wine producers and organizations in Germany are hosting events focused on viticulture and environmental conservation. In Baden-Baden, the third ‘Nacht der Weine’ (Night of Wines) is scheduled for November 7, 2026, at the Altes E-Werk. The event features numerous local wineries, including Weinbau Ingo Wäldele, Bio-Weingut Maier, and Weingut Schloss Neuweier, allowing visitors to sample various local wines. The evening will include bar piano music by Marc Dopf and culinary offerings from Wäldele Mutterkuhhaltung.

In the Ortenau region, the Ortenauer Weinkeller, a production facility of Edeka Südwest, has partnered with the NatureLife-International foundation for the eleventh ‘Lebendiger Weinberg’ (Living Vineyard) initiative. To promote biodiversity, local herbs and perennials were planted in Diersburg to expand habitats for insects. The project also incorporates sheep grazing to maintain vineyard surfaces and reduce the need for technical maintenance, aiming to strengthen the connection between viticulture and nature conservation.