Dresden. Sun, clouds, rain, storms—the first weekend of the newly launched wine market on the Altmarkt had it all, weather-wise, except for a real summer day. Since last Thursday, winemakers and organizers have been battling changeable weather. And yet: as soon as the sun briefly came out, Dresdeners gathered at the stands, tasting red, rosé, and white wines from Germany and neighboring countries - and happily reaching for sparkling wine or Secco.
“Considering the first few days, which were quite challenging weather-wise, we and our winemakers are satisfied,” says organizer Joseph Nieke. The premiere is thus considered a success - albeit under difficult conditions.
