- Bernkastel-Kues
The Bernkasteler Doctor is one of the most famous - and most expensive - vineyard sites in the world.
Some of the Riesling wines produced there are counted among the best white wines by wine critics and wine market experts. The ‘Doctor Wine Tour’ is the name of a very special guided tour through the historic centre of Bernkastel. It focuses on the legendary healing powers - and name - of the famous ‘Bernkasteler Doctor’. Legend has it that the wine ‘prescribed’ to Elector Boemund II of Trier during a stay at Landshut Castle cured him of a serious illness.
Since this incident, this special wine has been known as ‘Doctor Wine’. However, there is evidence that King Edward VII of Great Britain drank it as ‘medicine’. You can also learn about the history of Doctor wine on a guided tour with the audio guide. You can hire one from the tourist information centre.
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Direkt über dem historischen Stadtkern von
54470 Bernkastel-Kues
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