Wines made from Kerner grapes of Germany

Discover the best wines made with Kerner as a single variety or as a blend of Germany.

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More informations about the variety Kerner

Intraspecific crossing between frankenthal and riesling obtained in Germany in 1929 by August Karl Herold (1902/1973). In 1951 and by crossing it with the sylvaner, we obtained the juwel. It should be noted that there is a mutation of Kerner, discovered in 1974 and bearing the name of kernling, with grapes of pink-grey to red-grey colour at full maturity. Kerner can be found in Germany, Belgium, Slovenia, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, South Africa, Australia, the United States, Canada, Japan... practically unknown in France except in a few Moselle vineyards.

More informations about the wines of Germany

Germany - famous primarily for the world-class Grape/riesling">Riesling produced in its Mosel region - is entering a New phase in its wine history. At the beginning of the 21st century, the country's winemakers are convincingly proving that they are good for more than just Mosel Riesling. High-quality German Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir) is now emerging from various regions, including Baden, the Palatinate and even the tiny Ahr Valley. Overlooking a much lesser period of glory - the 1970s and 1980s - Germany has a Long and illustrious history of viticulture.

What are the typical flavors of the Kerner grape variety?

Tree fruitPresent in 18% of Kerner
Citrus fruitPresent in 12% of Kerner
EarthPresent in 9% of Kerner
Tropical fruitPresent in 7% of Kerner
FloralPresent in 6% of Kerner
OakPresent in 5% of Kerner
MicrobioPresent in 5% of Kerner
SpicesPresent in 3% of Kerner
ApplesPresent in 2% of Kerner
Non oakPresent in 2% of Kerner

VegetalPresent in 2% of Kerner
PearPresent in 2% of Kerner
Dried fruitPresent in 1% of Kerner
ElderflowerPresent in 1% of Kerner
MelonPresent in 1% of Kerner
HoneyPresent in 1% of Kerner
LemonPresent in 1% of Kerner
LimePresent in 1% of Kerner
PeachPresent in 1% of Kerner
CitrusPresent in 1% of Kerner

News about the grape variety Kerner

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