Top 100 wines of Bernkastel
Discover the top 100 best wines of Bernkastel of Bernkastel as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Bernkastel and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Discovering the wine region of Bernkastel
Qualitative peak of the Middle Mosel (Mittelmosel), slopes of 45–60% plunging to the river, blue shale and slate with perfect drainage. Riesling is the signature white king (~60%): taut and airy with citrus, white peach, green apple, white flowers, slate smoke and signature mineral touch, vibrant acidity balancing residual sugar. Mythical vineyards: Doktor (1. 8 ha), Wehlener Sonnenuhr, Graacher Himmelreich.
Great ageing Auslese and TBA.
Discover the grape variety: Kerner
Aromatic, structured whites with lively acidity and a slender mouth, featuring muscat-like aromas of white peach, apricot, white flowers, citrus and Riesling-like notes. Made as nervy dry wines (Trocken), off-dry (Kabinett, Spätlese) and mineral high-altitude cuvées. Grown in Germany (Rheinhessen, Palatinate, Württemberg), northern Italy (Alto Adige in the high Val Venosta valleys) and Japan. A Trollinger × Riesling cross created in 1929 in Weinsberg.
