Kerner

As a successful marriage of Trollinger and Riesling, Kerner brings a remarkable inner dynamism to the glass. Bred in Württemberg, this grape variety possesses the gift of retaining an animating, structuring acidity even in ripe years, accompanied by a fine, almost herbal spice and aromas of yellow apples and ripe stone fruit. This vital freshness not only predestines it for expressive still wines, but also makes it an excellent backbone for sophisticated sparkling wines that thrive on a precise texture and fine minerality.

How harmoniously the variety integrates into a cuvée is demonstrated in Franconia with the classic Blanc de Blancs Sekt Brut. Here, Kerner combines with Müller-Thurgau to create a fine-beaded, dry aperitif that convinces with nuances of yeast, nougat, and yellow fruits, alongside a salty-chalky finish, showing just how much grip and structure reside within this characterful, traditional grape variety.