India, July 25 -- The Ambassador of Germany to India and Bhutan, Dr Philipp Ackermann, hosted an evening celebrating German wines at the Ambassador's Residence in New Delhi on Friday, bringing together hoteliers, restaurateurs, importers and wine enthusiasts for a guided tasting led by sommelier Manuela Lo Conte.

The guided tasting took guests through a curated flight of German wines, opening with a light-bodied Pinot Noir, moving to Germany's iconic Riesling and concluding with a Merlot. Each pour was accompanied by insights into the country's centuries-old winemaking heritage and the role its northern latitude and varied topography play in shaping the character of its wines.

Addressing the gathering, Ackermann linked the evening to th...