walter sohn wine shops
The specialised wine wholesaler walter sohn was founded in 2005 by Guido Walter. By focussing on German wines, the company was able to fill a gap in the Munich wine market. Over time, wines from other European countries were added to the portfolio, so that today a wide variety of flavours is covered. The wines on offer come from winegrowers with whom a close and long-standing relationship is maintained. Some of the wines are from organic, biodynamic or sustainable cultivation. With a feel for trends, the walter sohn team sees itself as an important part of Munich’s culture. In 2019, walter sohn was named ‘Wine Retailer of the Year’ by the trade magazine ‘Weinwirtschaft’ published by Meininger Verlag.
‘The wine trade is a living craft with tradition, which today has to break new ground with sustainable, social and educational values. FAIR’N GREEN consulting supports us in achieving our goals.
Guido Walter, General Manager
OUR CONTRIBUTION
to Sustainability
Purchase of green electricity to avoid operational greenhouse gas emissions.
Consideration of efficient route planning
High proportion of certified organic and sustainable wines in the portfolio
Regular further training for employees
Comprehensive investment in future viability and ongoing innovation in all areas of the specialist wine shop
Compensation of shipping and transport emissions and economical use of packaging materials
Social commitment and diverse support for the cultural scene in the region
Many years of wine knowledge, proven by qualifications.
Sustainable wine trade for Munich
walter sohn was one of the first specialist wine shops to be certified as a FAIR’N GREEN Certified Partner. As a promoter of local culture, the company is firmly anchored in Munich. Sustainability is part of the corporate philosophy and working conditions are designed to be attractive for employees.
Philosophy
With its focus on German wines, the walter sohn wine shop filled a gap in the Munich wine market. The range now includes wines from all over Europe, but walter sohn is still characterised by a sense of space that needs to be filled.
The sustainable orientation is reflected in the high proportion of ecologically and sustainably certified wines in the portfolio. The comprehensively trained walter sohn team works with a large number of Munich restaurants.
In addition, walter sohn uses green electricity, implements targeted measures to reduce electricity consumption and the use of resources and guarantees its employees flexible working hours for a better work-life balance. Since 2021, Wein Wolff has been able to call itself a climate-neutral company through the Save Climate Initiative.
CONTACT
walter sohn
Weinhandlungen GmbH
Karlsburger Straße 63
81829 München
+49 (0) 89 189 467 50
info[at]walterundsohn.de
www.walterundsohn.de
Bild: Walter Sohn