Wines made from Kerner grapes of Hokkaidō-ken
Discover the best wines made with Kerner as a single variety or as a blend of Hokkaidō-ken.
More informations about the 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.
More informations about the region of Hokkaidō-ken
Japan's northernmost island (43°N, Burgundy latitude), cool-climate region on the rise. Signature Pinot Noir tailored for cold: fine, silky reds with signature tart cherry, raspberry, undergrowth, sweet spice and a mineral touch, delicate tannins and taut freshness — compared to cool-vintage Burgundies. Kerner (German crossing) in aromatic muscat-scented white (citrus, peach, flowers). Also precise Chardonnay, supple Zweigelt.
What are the typical flavors of the Kerner grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 7% of Kerner
- Citrus fruitPresent in 6% of Kerner
- EarthPresent in 4% of Kerner
- VegetalPresent in 2% of Kerner
- FloralPresent in 1% of Kerner
- CitrusPresent in 1% of Kerner
- Green applePresent in 1% of Kerner
- MineralityPresent in 1% of Kerner
- Tropical fruitPresent in 1% of Kerner