Gerhard Retter, an innkeeper´s son from Styria, pours his heart and soul into his work as a maître and sommelier. His extensive knowledge, many years of experience and his Austrian wit make him a sought-after advisor, a charming speaker and an eloquent coach for the gastronomy and hotel industry. Retter moves with style between Munich, the Berlin-based wine institution named “Cordo” and his clients in Germany, Austria and all over Europe.Auszeichnungen / Awards:2000 - Cheese Sommelier of the year in Austria(Agramarkt)2001 - Maître of the Year in Austria(Falstaff Magazin)2002 - Sommelier of the Year in Austria(Aral Atlas)2005 - Maître of the Year in Germany(Gault Millau)2006 - Maître of the Year in Berlin(Senat Berlin)2007 - Maître of the Year in Germany(Varta Guide)2007 - International Service Award(Bund Österreichischer Gastlichkeit)2009 - Sommelier of the Year in Germany(Gault Millau)2010 - Sommelier World Championship Chile(ASI)2014 - Gerolsteiner WeinPlaces Award2015 - Restaurateur of the Year Germany(Gault Millau)2015 - Steinfederpreis for outstanding wine culture(Vinea Wachau)2017 - Deutscher Gastronomiepreis(Warsteiner)2018 - Host of the Year(Feinschmecker Magazin)2019 - Wine list of the Year(Gault Millau)2019 - Gastgeber des Jahres FAZ2020 - Bester internationaler Botschafter(Falstaff Magazin)