Kerner

Grape variety	Kerner
Synonyms	Schiava Grossa x Riesling, Trollinger x Riesling, Weiss Herold, Herold Weiss
Grape colour	White grape
History	The Kerner grape owes its birth to the German region of Wurttemberg, where it was bred in 1929. The grape is a hybrid of Riesling and Trollinger (also known as Schiava Grossa), and it was christened 'Kerner' after Justinus Kerner, a 19th-century poet renowned for his lyrical odes to wine. Despite its Germanic origins, Kerner has found fertile ground in various wine regions across the globe, from Italy's South Tyrol to the cooler climates of North America.
Ampelographic features	The Kerner grape exhibits a medium-small leaf of pentagonal shape, with a bulging upper surface and V-shaped pectoral sinuses. The bunch is small, conical, and winged. The berries are medium-small and spheroidal, showcasing a slightly pebbled skin that is thin, tender, and manifests a green-yellow hue.
Characteristics of the wine	Kerner wine is translucent, often presenting a straw-yellow hue occasionally accompanied by golden undertones. The nose is met with an intense bouquet, reminiscent of muscat with a medley of white fruit aromas, including apple, grapefruit, and a hint of tropical mango blossom. On the palate, it shares a similarity with Riesling, showcasing a fresh and fruity profile, albeit with a more substantial body and slightly lower acidity.