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Busy Times at the Elbe Hills Vineyards - A Look into the Lives of the Hardworking Laborers

In close proximity to Radebeul lies Saxony's oldest vine-growing community, established in 1929. Now, the picking of the Pinot Blanc grapes initiates - a traditional event in its most authentic form!

Busy Season for Grape Picker Employees in the Elbe Hills Wine Region
Busy Season for Grape Picker Employees in the Elbe Hills Wine Region

Busy Times at the Elbe Hills Vineyards - A Look into the Lives of the Hardworking Laborers

At 19:00 hours on September 19, 2025, the oldest wine-growing community in Saxony, located a few kilometers from Radebeul, began the harvest of its renowned white Burgundy, known as "Pure Tradition".

This community along the Elbe is renowned for its rich tradition in winemaking, a fact that is evident in the meticulous care and attention given to the grapes during the harvest. The white Burgundy being harvested today is of particular significance to the winemakers in the area.

MIDDLE GERMAN BROADCASTING has the exclusive rights to a video documenting this event, which was recorded in the heart of the vineyards. The two-minute and eight-second video offers a unique insight into the harvest process, capturing the essence of the occasion.

According to the news source, SachsenSpiegel, this video was reported on September 19, 2025, and is available for viewing. It is significant as it documents the event for the winemakers along the Elbe, providing a lasting record of this year's harvest of the "Pure Tradition" white Burgundy.

Interestingly, a search of available records and reports did not reveal any specific mention of winemakers from Radebeul, Saxony experiencing the start of the 2025 Burgundy wine harvest on this very day. However, the video serves as a testament to the event, providing a visual account of the occasion.

For those interested in witnessing the harvest process of this traditional white Burgundy, the video link is available. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of winemaking along the Elbe, a tradition that has been upheld for nearly a century.

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