Red or White? Podcast – Episode 44
Oenoforum 2026 brought Christian Cavallo, Sales Director at Germany’s Schloss Vollrads, to Moravia.
This historic estate in the world-renowned Rheingau wine region has an 800-year history and is dedicated exclusively to Riesling. Schloss Vollrads has played an important role in shaping both the development and perception of this celebrated variety.
In this episode, Christian Cavallo offers insights into the past and present of Riesling in the Rheingau and explains the principles behind running a world-class estate built around a single grape variety. The conversation also explores the winery’s transition to organic viticulture and how perceptions of Riesling differ among wine lovers and consumers across international markets.
Listen to Episode 044: Christian Cavallo on the World of Riesling – in the Rheingau and Beyond, as well as other episodes, on Spotify or on the NVC website in the Photo & Video section.
The podcast is sponsored by BS vinařské potřeby.
The project is supported by the Wine Fund of the Czech Republic.
