"Complete In Vino Veritas Guide for Kingdom Come Deliverance 2"

Some side quests are more enjoyable than others, but there are also those that can be quite confusing or frustrating. In *Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2*, the side quest "In Vino Veritas" involves a series of small steps and even includes a nested side quest. Let's break it down to help you navigate through it seamlessly.

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

Speak with Casper and Havel

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Casper Rudolf initiates the "In Vino Veritas" quest, and you'll find him by his drink cart on the east side of Kuttenberg City. If you enter through the east gate and continue straight, you'll bump into him effortlessly. Casper is curious about the secret behind the monks' exceptional wine, but there are several steps to uncover this mystery. During your conversation, exhaust all dialogue options to learn about Havel and the book he left with Adleta. This information will give you multiple approaches for impressing Havel in the first section.

To retrieve the book from Adleta, head to the southeast corner of Kuttenberg's inner wall during the morning or afternoon. You'll find an open garden where Adleta often spends her time. Before you go, make sure to pick five Marigolds. Try to find Adleta before her brother, Hugo, arrives, or speak with Hugo to gain his permission to talk to her. Keep the conversation friendly and mention that you need the book for Casper. You can attempt a skill check to persuade her to hand it over, or offer the Marigolds as a gift in exchange for the book. Once you have the book, read it from your inventory.

Alternatively, if you choose to skip the book retrieval, you can head straight to Havel, who owns an inn in Kuttenberg City. Ensure your drinking skills are sharp and wear an outfit that boosts your Charisma to at least 18. When speaking with Havel at the inn, select the following dialogue options:

• Germany. Let’s do it.
• That’s a very fine gift.
• Steinberger.
• It’s missing ginger.

By choosing these options, you'll make a favorable impression on Havel, and he'll reveal the monastery's secret ingredient. Return to Casper with this newfound knowledge.

Find the Monastery’s Secret Ingredient

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Next, head to the vineyard north of Kuttenberg and speak with the recruiter to start the "Under the Straw Hat" side quest. While completing this quest isn't mandatory, starting it allows you to explore the vineyard without being considered a trespasser. Inside, find Jerome, who is usually seated on a bench near the main building.

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Once at the main building, sneak inside, turn left, and head to the storeroom. Use your lockpicking skills to open the chests there and find the Sulphur Wicks, which Casper needs. For extra Groschen, visit the garden behind the main building and collect five seedlings before you leave.

If you decide to complete "Under the Straw Hat," engage in tasks like removing plants around the vines and moving sacks. After completing enough work, report to Jerome to finish the side quest and earn some Groschen. Otherwise, return to Casper with the Sulphur Wicks and seedlings if you've collected them.

Completing "In Vino Veritas" allows you to move on to other quests in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. Alternatively, you might want to spend some time collecting badges and dice for a different kind of adventure.