The German Wine Institute becomes a major supporter of the Institute of Masters of Wine
The Institute of Masters of Wine (IMW) is proud to announce that the German Wine Institute (DWI) has joined its international supporter community as a Major Supporter.
The official collaboration marks the support the German Wine Institute have historically provided and continue to provide in the running of the stage two seminar in Germany. In 2023, they also co-hosted the IMW’s 10th international symposium which took place in Wiesbaden, and organised the final gala evening, where each of Germany’s wine regions were showcased.
Monika Reule, CEO of the German Wine Institute, commented: “The Institute of Masters of Wine is one of the most outstanding institutions of excellence in the wine world and the DWI has collaborated with it for many years. Our most recent partnership culminated in hosting the Institute’s 2023 International Symposium in Wiesbaden, so we are delighted to take our collaboration to the next level by becoming a major supporter of the IMW.”
IMW’s Executive Director, Julian Gore-Booth, shared his delight in DWI joining as an official supporter. He said: “The return of DWI as a major supporter is only fitting after their co-hosting of the IMW Symposium last year and their continued support for the IMW seminar in Germany. We are delighted to be officially recognising this ongoing and valued relationship.”
The agreement futureproofs a valued fixture of the seminar infrastructure as part of the MW programme and provides the foundation for further collaboration, strengthening the joint activities of the IMW and DWI in their shared commitment to supporting the IMW student body and promoting excellence in wine.
About the Institute of Masters of Wine (IMW)
The IMW is a membership organisation with an exceptional international reputation. For more than 70 years, its members – the Masters of Wine (MWs) – have been at the forefront of leadership and expertise in the world of wine. The IMW’s mission is to promote excellence, interaction and learning across all sectors of the global wine community. MWs prove their comprehensive understanding of wine by passing the MW exam, recognised worldwide for its rigour and exacting standards. In addition to passing the exam, members must sign the code of conduct before they are entitled to use the initials MW. This requires them to uphold the highest standards of commercial conduct within the industry. Today, there are 421 Masters of Wine working in 30 countries. The membership encompasses winemakers, sommeliers, buyers, journalists, shippers, consultants, viticulturalists, academics, educators and more. There are 367 students from 40 countries in the 2023-24 MW study programme. The IMW works with 36 supporters and four research and industry associates, who help promote the IMW’s mission. The five principal supporters are Austrian Wine, AXA Millésimes, Champagne Bollinger, Constellation Brands and VSPT Wine Group.
For more information visit: https://www.mastersofwine.org/
About the German Wine Institute / Deutsches Weininstitut (DWI)
The DWI is the central communication and marketing organization of the German wine industry. Their core task is to promote the quality and sales of wines from the 13 German wine-growing regions through competition-neutral marketing measures in Germany and abroad. These include press and public relations work, the implementation of information campaigns including corresponding events, participation in national and international trade fairs, and the organization of wine presentations and events together with German producers around the world.
For more information visit: www.winesofgermany.com | www.deutscheweine.de
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