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Vintner / Winemaker Ausbildung in Germany

German name: Winzer/in

Vintner/Winemaker is a recognized 3-year vocational training program in agriculture. You will learn everything about cultivating grapevines, maintaining vineyards, and processing grapes into wine. This profession combines craftsmanship with a connection to nature and modern technology.

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What you do

  • Planting, pruning, and caring for grapevines
  • Soil cultivation and fertilization in the vineyard
  • Implementing plant protection measures
  • Harvesting and selecting grapes
  • Producing and storing must and wine
  • Conducting quality controls and tastings
  • Operating and maintaining machinery and equipment in viticulture

Requirements

  • Interest in nature, plants, and agriculture
  • Physical resilience and stamina (outdoor work)
  • Manual dexterity and meticulousness
  • Technical understanding for machinery
  • Willingness to work in a team
  • Resistance to weather conditions and flexibility
  • No specific school leaving certificate required, often a Hauptschulabschluss or Realschulabschluss

Career prospects

  1. 1Further training to become a Master Vintner (Winzermeister/in)
  2. 2Specialization in areas such as organic viticulture
  3. 3Advanced training to become a Technician for Viticulture and Cellar Management
  4. 4Studying Oenology or Viticulture
  5. 5Self-employment with your own winery

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There are no open positions in this career right now. New positions come in several times a day.

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Frequently asked questions

Answers from our data on salary, length, German level and open positions.

How much do you earn in a Vintner / Winemaker Ausbildung in Germany?

Usually 700 to 1,100 € a month. Pay rises with each year of training; the company sets the exact amount.

What German level do I need for a Vintner / Winemaker Ausbildung?

Usually B1 German is enough. It is a guideline: some companies ask for more, some accept less.

What are the requirements for a Vintner / Winemaker Ausbildung?

Interest in nature, plants, and agriculture; Physical resilience and stamina (outdoor work); Manual dexterity and meticulousness; Technical understanding for machinery.

Where can I find open Vintner / Winemaker Ausbildung positions?

There are no open positions right now. New positions come in several times a day.

How to apply as a Vintner / Winemaker

Create your German CV, no account needed. Then apply to one of the open positions.

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Career information is based on BERUFENET by the Federal Employment Agency.