How to Complete In Vino Veritas in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2

Some side quests are more enjoyable than others, while some prove more confusing or frustrating. Completing “In Vino Veritas” in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 involves numerous small steps and even a side quest within a side quest.

Table of Contents

• Speak with Casper and Havel
• Find the Monastery’s Secret Ingredient

Speak with Casper and Havel

Begin “In Vino Veritas” by speaking with Casper Rudolf, located at his drink cart on the east side of Kuttenberg City. He's easily found by proceeding straight through the east gate. Casper seeks to uncover the secret behind the monks' exceptional wine. Exhaust all dialogue options to learn about Havel and the book he entrusted to Adleta. This sets the stage for your approach to impressing Havel.

To obtain the book from Adleta, visit the southeast corner of Kuttenberg's inner wall during the morning or afternoon. You'll find her in an open garden. Gather five marigolds beforehand. Either find Adleta before her brother, Hugo, arrives, or speak with Hugo to gain permission to speak with her. Maintain a kind demeanor while explaining your need for the book to Casper. Attempt a skill check to obtain the book, or offer the marigolds as a gift. Once acquired, read the book from your inventory.

Alternatively, skip Adleta and proceed directly to Havel at his inn in Kuttenberg City. Enhance your drinking skills and wear an outfit boosting your Charisma to at least 18. Engage Havel and select the following dialogue options: Germany, Let's do it, That's a very fine gift, Steinberger, It's missing ginger. This impresses Havel, who reveals the monastery's secret ingredient. Return this information to Casper.

Find the Monastery’s Secret Ingredient

Travel to the vineyard north of Kuttenberg. Initiate the “Under the Straw Hat” side quest by speaking to the recruiter. While not mandatory for “In Vino Veritas,” starting this quest allows unrestricted vineyard access. Locate Jerome on a bench near the main building.

Enter the main building, turn left, and access the storeroom. Use your lockpicking skills to open chests and obtain the Sulphur Wicks needed for Casper. For extra Groschen, collect five seedlings from the garden behind the main building before departing.

To complete “Under the Straw Hat,” perform tasks such as removing plants and moving sacks. Report to Jerome upon completion for a Groschen reward. Otherwise, return to Casper with the wicks and seedlings (if collected).

This concludes “In Vino Veritas,” allowing you to progress to other quests in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, or perhaps focus on collecting badges and dice.