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Kölner-Wein-Depot Fam. Wittling GmbH

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👍👍 An institution in the Cologne wine trade for generations. I have been a customer there for 25 years now. Renowned predominantly European winegrowers and cooperatives are usually available on weekends for expert wine tastings. The winemakers are often present in person. All offered wines and sparkli... People often mention wine, wines, Auswahl, selection, Cologne, good, sind, Wein, advice, great,


Address

Amsterdamer Str. 1, 50668 Köln, Germany

Website

www.koelnerweindepot.de

Contact

+49 221 727570

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (86 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 9 am to 7 pm
  • Wednesday: 9 am to 7 pm
  • Thursday: 9 am to 7 pm
  • Friday: 9 am to 7 pm
  • Saturday: 9:30 am to 2 pm
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: Closed

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  • 5/5 K H N. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) An institution in the Cologne wine trade for generations. I have been a customer there for 25 years now. Renowned predominantly European winegrowers and cooperatives are usually available on weekends for expert wine tastings. The winemakers are often present in person. All offered wines and sparkling wines can be tried without being obliged to buy. Since I can only stop by during the week, I regularly rely on the recommendations of the Whiting Clan. You will then try it at home. Very rarely was there a wine next to it. I take recommendations with me and then buy more if necessary. As a private person in the Cologne wine depot, I always feel in good hands as a customer - regardless of whether I buy wine for € 7 or € 700. They are happy to respond to my wishes and tastes. Many wines are cheaper in the depot than at the winemaker itself. (Original) Eine Institution im Kölner Weinhandel über Generationen. Seit nunmehr 25 Jahren bin ich dort gerne Kunde. Renommierte überwiegend europäische Winzer und Genossenschaften stehen in der Regel an den Wochenenden zu fachkundigen Weinproben bereit. Oft sind die Weinmacher persönlich anwesend. Alle angebotenen Weine und Sekte können probiert werden ohne das man zum Kauf verpflichtet ist. Da ich meistens nur in der Woche vorbeischauen kann, verlasse ich mich regelmässig auf die Empfehlungen des Wittling Clans. Probiert wird dann zu Hause. Ganz selten lag da mal ein Wein daneben. Ich nehme Empfehlungen mit und kaufe dann ggf. nach. Ich fühle mich als Privatmann im Kölner Wein Depot stets als Kunde gut aufgehoben - egal ob ich Wein für 7,-- oder 700,-- € kaufe. Man geht auf meine Wünsche und meinen Geschmack gerne ein. Viele Weine sind im Depot günstiger als beim Winzer selbst.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ralph H. 1 year ago on Google • 50 reviews
    This is an excellent wine & spirits shop in Cologne. Staff are extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Was looking for a special retirement gift, and the products suggested were spot on. Great and vast selection with a focus on lesser known, but excellent quality brands and products. Focus is on German wines and sparkling wines from Baden & the Rhineland-Palatinate region - but a wider selection is of course available. Parking is no problem, and the shop is close to major traffic routes near the Deutzer Bruecke and the Rhine river. Highly recommended!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 허서영 7 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Delicious wine tasting (Original) 맛있는 와인 시음가능함 ㅎㅎㅎㅎ
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 sly s. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) If you are looking for good wines at fair prices and would also like competent advice, you are in good hands at the Wittling family's wine depot. There are also regular wine tastings from various winemakers. (Original) Wer gute Weine zu fairen Preisen sucht und darüber hinaus auch eine kompetente Beratung wünscht, ist im Wein Depot der Familie Wittling bestens aufgehoben. Ferner gibt es regelmäßig Weinverkostungen verschiedenener Winzer.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Lars D. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) In itself great shop, but I've never been so arrogant and advised from above as here. I'd rather spend my money somewhere else. (Original) Ansich super Laden, jedoch bin ich noch nie so arrogant und von oben herab beraten worden wie hier. Da geb ich mein Geld lieber woanders aus.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Tintin de S. 7 years ago on Google • 368 reviews
    Not bad.

  • 5/5 Ruder W. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very clearly structured and very good advice. (Original) Sehr übersichtlich aufgebaut und sehr gute Beratung.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 벚꽃달무리 7 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) He visited to buy a famous German Riesling, but none at all. However, staff can speak English and can be recommended during conversations. In short, kind. (Original) 유명한 독일 리슬링을 사려고 방문했으나 하나도 없었다. 그러나 직원분이 영어를 할줄 알아 대화를 하면서 추천받을 수 있다. 한마디로 친절하다.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gérard S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Stars say "everything" Wines from the "FINEST". Here you will be advised super. (Original) Sterne sagen"Alles" Weine vom " FEINSTEN". Hier wird man super beraten.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Carsten M. 7 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The Cologne wine depot near the zoo is a huge wine shop. In addition to the sheer size, the regular wine tastings by external winemakers are a highlight. Almost every week there is a great winemaker Friday and Saturday to present his assortment (free). Usually these are 30 or more wines that can all be tasted for free. (Original) Das Kölner Weindepot in der Nähe des Zoos ist eine riesige Weinhandlung. Neben der schieren Größe sind die regelmäßigen Weinproben von externen Winzern ein Highlight. Fast jede Woche ist ein super Winzer Freitag und Samstag da um sein Sortiment (kostenlos) vorzustellen. In der Regel sind dies 30 und mehr Weine die alle kostenlos verkostet werden können.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sven H. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A great place in Cologne! As a customer, you will be given very detailed and honest advice there! The selection is good and you only get recommendations for what the consultant himself has tried. The prices are fair! There are enough parking spaces. (Original) Ein toller Ort in Köln! Dort werden Sie als Kunde sehr ausführlich und ehrlich beraten! Die Auswahl ist gut und man bekommt nur dass empfohlen, was auch vom Berater selbst probiert wurde. Die Preise sind fair! Parkmöglichkeiten sind ausreichend vorhanden.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Henry S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) This is where friendliness is based, in other words, the submissive fuss depends on the purchase price and you and your wine may be carried into the car! If you buy fewer bottles, the seller, who has just hunched over, will show you his disdain. It's ridiculous and repulsive at the same time. Everyone exposes themselves as best they can! The range of wines is wide-ranging and quite good, but you don't often have to do this kind of thing. There are enough excellent small wine merchants in Cologne that have better sales behavior. The one in the wine depot is pie, provincial and Cologne not appropriate! (Original) Hier richtet sich Freundlichkeit, sprich das devote Getue nach Höhe des Kaufpreises und es kann sein, daß Sie und Ihr Wein ins Auto getragen werden! Beim Kauf weniger Flaschen, wird Sie der eben noch buckelnde Verkäufer seine Geringschätzung spüren lassen. Das ist lächerlich und abstoßend zugleich. Jeder entblößt sich so gut er kann! Das Weinangebot ist zwar breit gefächert und recht gut, aber öfter muss mensch sich so ein Gewese nicht antun. Dafür gibt es genügend ausgezeichnete kleinere Weinhändler in Köln, die einen besseres Verkaufsverhalten pflegen. Das im Weindepot ist piefig, provinziell und Köln nicht angemessen!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Unbekannt P. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Starting with the missing greeting when I entered the shop, to the most unfriendly advice I have ever experienced. I just wanted to get information about something. But unfortunately the employee didn't stop for a second to give me the feeling of being in a conversation with me. I was fed off several times with a cheeky undertone. The highlight of the "conversation" was finally the statement "What is there not to understand". Unfortunately I have to advise everyone against shopping there. If you are dressed like a normal earner, you do not have much to expect there. This is borne out by statements such as "If you are so wide to pay so much". I would have loved to go into this further, but unfortunately the employee left the hall when I started to confront him with his unfriendliness. Never again !!! (Original) Angefangen mit der fehlenden Begrüßung als ich den Laden betrat, bis hin zur unfreundlichsten beraten die ich jemals erlebt habe. Ich habe mich lediglich über etwas informieren wollen. Aber leider blieb der Mitarbeiter nicht eine Sekunde stehen, um mir das Gefühl zu vermitteln mit mir in einem Gespräch zu sein. Ich wurde mehrfach mit einem frechen Unterton abgespeist. Der Höhepunkt des "Gespräches" war schließlich die Aussage "Was gibt es da nicht zu verstehen". Ich muss leider jedem davon abraten dort einzukaufen. Wer wie ein normal Verdiener gekleidet ist, hat dort nicht viel zu erwarten. Dies belegen aussagen wie "Wenn sie breit sind soviel zu zahlen". Ich wäre so gerne weiter darauf eingegangen, aber leider verließ der Mitarbeiter die Halle als ich anfing ihn mit seiner Unfreundlichkeit zu konfrontieren. Nie wieder !!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jochen D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good advice. Good choice (Original) Gute Beratung. Gute Auswahl
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 三田. 2 years ago on Google • 165 reviews
    Japanese tourists can explore the area at their own pace. The store clerks are kind if you ask them. Since I'm a traveler, I asked for a cardboard box and paper for cushions so the bottle wouldn't break, and they gave it to me without making a negative face. I don't speak German. I was able to buy sweet noble rot wine. (July 2013) It is kind that not speak positively sales talk. You can look it up your own pace.But if you ask, it's kind. I'm a Japanese tourist and I got a cardboard box and cushion paper to keep the bottles from breaking.

  • 5/5 Oliver B. 4 years ago on Google • 58 reviews
    Huge varieties of wines. Top customer experience and patient consultancy.

  • 5/5 Mary E. 3 years ago on Google • 47 reviews
    Large selection and helpful staff with tastings on Fridays. Try the South African wine!

  • 5/5 Aleks 10 months ago on Google • 44 reviews
    We had the pleasure of visiting the wine depot in Cologne and were thrilled by the great wine museum. After an informative tour of the museum, we were able to enjoy a glass of wine on the roof of the museum in the vineyard and enjoy the beautiful view of Cologne from one. The atmosphere here is fantastic and the team at the museum is very friendly and accommodating. For us, the vineyard on the roof is now a hotspot insider tip 🍀☀️(wine)

  • 5/5 Sarah S. 1 year ago on Google • 35 reviews
    Had a lovely experience visiting here with my husband. Staff took time to teach us about the regional wine, we learned a lot and were very charmed. I bought two very special bottles that I will cherish and enjoy very much. Thank you for such a good time, we will return next time we are in Cologne! The wine itself was some of the BEST I have ever tasted.

  • 5/5 Vít O. 3 years ago on Google • 9 reviews
    Very nice service from the young shop assistant

  • 5/5 Alina P. 5 months ago on Google • 4 reviews
    We love it! The service is first class, trained and always in a good mood, plus a great range.

  • 4/5 xperia u. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I've already frequented the Cologne Wine Depot on Niehler Strasse, or was it the Riehler? It was a long time ago and at the time you always felt welcome, regardless of whether you smelled of a student or a banker. It is indeed today, as some visitors report. Anyone who is not ready or gives the impression of leaving several hundred euros here is treated very neglected. As a craftsman myself, I occasionally come by here and leave a corresponding sum. Due to my appearance (mostly I have just come from an assembly, I am dressed accordingly and not very fresh anymore), I prefer to be left behind. So I can amuse myself unmolested when I listen to the technical discussions in which one or the other inflates. One wants to buy wines for birth that are to be tasted on the occasion of the doctorate. Let's just hope that the offspring will meet expectations and that the wine will last as long. The choice and quality, however, make up for the "service" and the often slightly affected audience. The Wein-Depot is also worth recommending in terms of price. It's a shame that it has lost its unexcited charm. If in doubt, I would recommend the small wine merchant around the corner, if it exists. He also tries to get two bottles of 8 euros each. (Original) Das Kölner Wein Depot habe ich schon auf der Niehler Straße frequentiert, oder war es die Riehler? Lange ist es her und seinerzeit fühlte man sich stets willkommen, egal ob man nach Student roch oder Banker. Es ist heute in der Tat wie einige Besucher berichten. Wer nicht bereit ist oder den Eindruck macht mehrere hundert Euro hier zu lassen, wird doch recht stiefmütterlich behandelt. Ich selbst komme als Handwerker gelegentlich hier vorbei und lasse eine entsprechende Summe zurück . Auf Grund meines Äußeren (meist komme ich gerade von einer Montage, bin entsprechend gekleidet und nicht mehr ganz frisch ) lässt man mich aber lieber links liegen. So kann ich mich unbehelligt amüsieren, wenn ich den Fachgesprächen lausche in denen sich der Eine oder Andere aufbläst. Da will man Weine zur Geburt erwerben, die zum Anlass der Doktorwürden verköstigt werden sollen. Hoffen wir nur, dass der Nachwuchs die Erwartungen erfüllt und der Wein so lange durchhält. Auswahl und Qualität jedoch macht den "Service" und das häufig leicht affektierte Publikum wett. Auch preislich ist das Wein-Depot eine Empfehlung wert. Schade, dass es seinen unaufgeregten Charme verloren hat. Im Zweifel würde ich den kleinen Weinhändler um die Ecke empfehlen, so es ihn denn gibt. Der bemüht sich auch noch für zwei Flaschen à 8 Euro.

  • 4/5 Uwe S. 1 year ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very large selection. Mainly German wineries. But also a few French wines and, surprisingly, a small cider department. (Original) Sehr große Auswahl. Vor allem deutsche Weingüter. Aber auch vereinzelte französische Weine und erstaunlicherweise auch eine kleine Cidre-Abteilung.

  • 5/5 Agnes G. 7 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A large and very good selection of the wines. Free wine tasting every week. Great (Original) Eine große und sehr gute Auswahl bei den Weinen. Jede Woche kostenlose Weinprobe. Echt Klasse

  • 3/5 Yason S. 7 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Wine (Original) wein

  • 5/5 Der Schombach-Erich (Der S. 10 months ago on Google
    Große Auswahl, gute Beratung und hervorragende wöchentliche Proben.

  • 5/5 Reinhard K. 9 months ago on Google
    Ein Dorado für den Weinfreund. Alles rund um den Wein. Donnerstags bis Samstags jede Woche kostenlose Verkostungen.

  • 5/5 Norbert M. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) excellent advice, very friendly and attentive employees, great wines, interesting and educational wine tastings (Original) hervorragende beratung, sehr freundliche und aufmerksame angestellte, tolle weine, interessante und lehrreiche weinproben

  • 3/5 Peter G. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Large, very special selection of wines. The service is just as "special" - I would say a bit snappy. Prices ok (Original) Große, sehr spezielle Auswahl an Weinen. Genauso "speziell" ist die Bedienung - etwas schnippisch würde ich sagen. Preise o.k.

  • 4/5 Peter M. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Large selection at fair prices. Maybe a little impersonal. (Original) Große Auswahl zu fairen Preisen. Vielleicht etwas unpersönlich.

  • 5/5 Thomas W. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It could not be better. (Original) Besser geht's nicht.

  • 5/5 Barthel S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great shop. Huge selection. (Original) Toller Laden. Riesen Auswahl.

  • 4/5 E. A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Many options (Original) Viel Auswahl

  • 5/5 Silke S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I've already heard a lot of good things, was here for the first time today, very well sorted, employees with a lot of knowledge and enthusiasm, would be happy to return. The protective measures were explained both in front of the shop entrance and inside, in a friendly but firm manner. Everything is great 👍 (Original) Habe schon schon viel Gutes gehört, war heute zum ersten Mal hier, sehr gut sortiert, Mitarbeiter mit vie Ahnung und Enthusiasmus, gerne wieder. Die Schutzmaßnahmen waren sowohl vor dem Geschäftseingang, als auch drinnen, freundlich, aber bestimmt erklärt. Alles prima 👍

  • 5/5 Hj B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Enormously extensive selection of wines in all price ranges. Usually much cheaper than with the winemaker himself. Nice contacts with the winemakers during the wine tastings. Expert advice. My wine merchant in Cologne for 20 years! (Original) Enorm umfangreiche Auswahl an Weinen aller Preisklassen. Meist deutlich günstiger als beim Winzer selbst. Nette Kontakte zu den Winzern bei den Weinproben. Fachkundige Beratung. Seit 20 Jahren mein Weinhändler in Köln!

  • 5/5 Chaak S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good advice, very good wines (for me, especially the Germans are in the center) at really attractive prices. Too bad it is not so easy to reach by public transport. (Original) Sehr gute Beratung, sehr gute Weine (bei mir vor allem stehen die Deutschen im Mittelpunkt) zu wirklich attraktiven Preisen. Schade nur das es mit dem ÖPNV nicht ganz so gut zu erreichen ist.

  • 5/5 Marty M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A great load! The staff is super friendly and for jokes, you realize that the atmosphere is right. The selection and prices are excellent. (Original) Ein toller laden! Das Personal ist super freundlich und für Scherze zu haben, man merkt das die atmosphere stimmt. Die Auswahl und Preise sind ausgezeichnet.

  • 1/5 Norbert, Paul O. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Always 1 pleasure, BLOCKED today! -> IMPORTANT DUE ...? (Original) Immer 1 Genuss, Heute BLOCKIERT ! -> WICHTIGTUEREI ... ?

  • 5/5 Guenter M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Well-stocked wine trade. (Original) Gut sortierter Weinhandel.

  • 4/5 Ellen S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great selection and super friendly service. Again any time! (Original) Tolle Auswahl und Super freundliche Bedienung. Jederzeit gerne wieder!

  • 2/5 Jeff J. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The Sicilian red wine was bad (clumped), prices normal to slightly increased, strange staff. I prefer to go back to Kaufland to buy wine ... I get almost everything there and in high-gloss bottles (bottles are cleaner there). (Original) Der Sizilianische Rotwein war schlecht ( hat geklumpt), Preise normal bis leicht erhöht, komisches Personal. Ich gehe lieber wieder zum Kaufland Wein kaufen... Da bekomm ich auch fast alles und das in hochglänzenden Flaschen (Flaschen sind dort sauberer).

  • 5/5 Bernhard W. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent selection up to the middle price range. Realistic prices and easily accessible by car. (Original) Exzellente Auswahl bis in die mittleren Preislagen. Realistische Preise und mit dem Auto gut erreichbar.

  • 5/5 Marcell L. 2 years ago on Google • 2 reviews
    Great service, great advice on my second visit. However, I was very unhappy when I found myself standing in front of the closed door 15 minutes before closing time on Monday, on my first visit. I still give it 5 points in the belief that this was an exception because the service was unbeatable.


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  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ In-store pick-up
    • ✓️ In-store shopping

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