The Charm of German Wine Gathers in Tokyo! 27 Producers and Importers from Germany to Exhibit at "ProWine Tokyo 2026"!

Three days to experience the "now" of German wine will begin in Tokyo. Wines of Germany, responsible for the promotion of German wine, will exhibit at the international wine and alcoholic beverage exhibition "ProWine Tokyo 2026," held at Tokyo Big Sight for three days from Wednesday, April 15 to Friday, April 17, 2026.

This time, 27 producers and importers will gather to present a diverse program, including tastings of wines not yet imported into Japan and special seminars by the German Wine Queen. We invite you to experience the forefront of evolving German wine at the venue.

ProWine 2026 (held in Düsseldorf, Germany), boasting over 31,000 visitors from around the world, is known as the most important marketplace for wine, spirits, and craft beverages. For its third edition in Japan, ProWine Tokyo will feature 27 companies exhibiting at the German Pavilion (Booth: W-H01), with financial and technical support from the German Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMLEH).

Furthermore, for this exhibition, the 77th German Wine Queen, Anna Zentz, who serves as an ambassador for German wine, will visit Japan and conduct mini-seminars 2-3 times a day, totaling 8 sessions. All themes will be related to major trends, introducing Riesling, light wines, Spätburgunder, premium Sekt (German sparkling wine), organic wines, and an overview of German wine quality classifications.

In addition, in collaboration with "Wine Kingdom" magazine, Sommelier Koichi Tanabe will conduct a seminar on German light wines at the Wine Kingdom booth. Throughout the three days, various unimported wines will also be available for tasting at the tasting corner within the Wine Kingdom booth. We encourage you to take this opportunity to learn more about German light wines and discover their diversity.

The overview is as follows:

ProWine Tokyo (International Wine & Alcoholic Beverage Exhibition)

Dates: April 15 (Wed) - 17 (Fri), 2026, 10:00-17:00

Organizer: Messe Düsseldorf Japan Ltd.

Admission: Free upon pre-registration (5,000 yen without pre-registration)

German Pavilion Booth Number: W-H01

https://www.prowine-tokyo.com

German Wine Mini-Seminars: Lecturer 77th German Wine Queen, Anna Zentz (with English/Japanese interpretation)

Admission Free

Advance Reservation: URL

Date/Time

4/15 (Wed)

4/16 (Thu)

4/17 (Fri)

11:00-11:30

Light Wines

-Keep it light

Understanding German Wine Quality Classifications

Sparkling Qualification:

Germany's Premium

Sekt

14:00-14:30

Riesling:

Expression of Terroir

Pinot Paradise

Riesling:

Expression of Terroir

15:00-15:30

Spätburgunder

- Red Star

Organic Wines

-Go Green

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Special Seminar

Date: April 15 (Wed) 14:00 to 14:30 PM

Lecturer: Koichi Tanabe

Title: Keep it Light! The Charm of Enjoying German Light Wines

Location: East Hall 3 "ZERO-2 Wine Kingdom Booth"

Admission Free (On-site, first-come, first-served basis)

Producer List @ German Pavilion (Booth: W-H01) Please download below.

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About the German Wine Queen

The German Wine Queen is an official ambassador for German wine, selected annually since 1949 by a large expert committee. Only regional queens from the 13 wine-producing regions can be nominated, and the selection is based on extensive knowledge. Candidates are required to have expertise in oenology and winemaking techniques, as well as foreign language communication skills and deep knowledge of the export business. After a preliminary selection, six candidates proceed to the final selection, which is broadcast on television to over a million viewers. Ultimately, the title is awarded to the candidate who best represents and explains German wine through their ability, skills, and humor. The German Wine Queen, along with two Wine Princesses, acts as an ambassador for German wine in over 200 activities both domestically and internationally, from the USA to Japan.

About Wines of Germany

Wines of Germany is an organization responsible for communication and marketing in the German wine industry. It conducts neutral marketing activities both domestically and internationally to promote the quality and sales of wines from Germany's 13 wine-producing regions. Its main activities include public relations, consumer events and campaigns, participation in domestic and international exhibitions, and organizing wine introductions and tastings for wine industry professionals in collaboration with producers.