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Natural wines in Cologne: Check out these addresses!

Cologne goes natural wine: the lively wines are conquering North Rhine-Westphalia and fit the city like the carnival itself. In addition to the famous "Kölsch" beer, people on the Rhine are now also sipping on natural wine, which we are celebrating, as the number of wine stores, bars and restaurants selling natural wines is increasing in Cologne. Natural wine comes without any frills and in the familiar varieties as white, red or orange wine in a glass and is shaking up the hip Cologne wine scene with its authentic style. You can try different natural wines at these places in Cologne!

French natural wines at the Epicerie Boucherie

Epicerie Boucherie

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A piece of France in Cologne Ehrenfeld! Owner David Boucherie offers a changing range of Vin Naturels - living wines - at his counter. With a glass of natural French wine, you can choose between 150 different types of raw milk cheese from small producers in France - alongside hearty rillettes, cornichons, confits and baguettes from the "Pains et traditions" bakery. Name a better combo? Off to the Epicerie Boucherie!

Epicerie Boucherie
📍 Elsassstr. 3 - 50678 Cologne 25
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Enjoying and tasting natural wine at Bar Rix

Bar Rix

In the heart of Cologne, on Friesenwall to be precise, Valentine Mühlberger has been serving exciting natural wines since 2018 and delights wine lovers every Tuesday and Wednesday with entertaining wine tastings - from beginner to advanced. The Bar Rix is a place with charm and sophistication, and you'll realize how stylish it is when you look through the wine list. Valentine will recommend the perfect glass of natural wine to accompany selected snacks from artisan producers and traditional businesses, and you can enjoy the relaxed atmosphere.

Bar Rix
📍 Friesenwall 58, 50672 Cologne
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German and Austrian natural wines at Essers Gasthaus

Essers Gasthaus Ehrenfeld

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Best Austrian Wine List, praises the restaurant at Ottostrasse 72 in Ehrenfeld. Essers Gasthaus curates exclusively Austrian and German wines and impresses with a dynamic wine list that makes many wine lovers' mouths water. The selected natural wines from Styria and Burgenland, curated by sommelier Iris, are best enjoyed with home-style dishes made from seasonal ingredients from the region - the selection at Essers is constantly changing. Look out for the special winemaker evenings and enjoy a glass of live wine at Essers!

Essers restaurant
📍 Ottostrasse 72. 50823 Cologne
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