Wines made from Reichensteiner grapes of Kent
Discover the best wines made with Reichensteiner as a single variety or as a blend of Kent.
Aromatic, lively dry whites with a pale golden hue, supple palate and preserved acidity, with delicate notes of light muscat, white flowers (acacia), citrus, apple and florals. Refreshing, drink young. Early-ripening variety suited to northern climates: grown in Germany (Rheinhessen, Mosel), the UK, New Zealand and Japan. German hybrid created in 1939 at Geisenheim (müller-thurgau × madeleine angevine × calabreser fröhlich).
Southeastern English county, ~25% of the British vineyard, chalky North Downs soils comparable to Champagne, temperate maritime climate. Signature metodo classico sparklers: Chardonnay-Pinot Noir-Pinot Meunier blend with fine bubbles, pale robe, notes of green apple, citrus, brioche, hazelnut and chalky touch, lively palate — modern English reference. Bacchus as taut floral white (grapefruit, elderflower, boxwood). Chapel Down, Gusbourne flagships.