Alles Viez | Trier für Treverer

The insider tasting of Trier's national drink

The apple traditionally falls far from the tree in Trier - all the way to the next Viezporz. At least when its tree stands in a traditional orchard. From there, various cider apples are harvested in the autumn, which are particularly well-suited for Viez production due to their tannin content.

But since when has the bitter-sour cider actually been drunk in this country? Does Viez actually come from the Latin word vice for substitute wine? And why did the UNESCO Commission include Viez in the list of intangible cultural heritage in 2024? In this entertaining and extremely tasty presentation, which is making its premiere this year, supported by enthusiastic and Viez-loving tour guides, these questions are not only clarified, but also receive their fluid foundation in five different tasting rounds. And it becomes clear: In the variety of its production techniques and flavor nuances, Viez comes very close to wine in almost every respect. Get fooled!