The grapes for Winzersekt must be from the producer’s vineyards and the wine must be made in the region in which the grapes are grown.

Winzersekt, the highest quality of Sekt, is typically made with Riesling, though it can be made with Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, and Pinot Blanc.

Typically it will use charmat method but will occasionally use the Traditional Method. (Sekt bestimmter Anbaugebiete) specifies the region in which the grapes were sourced, and uses a regional grape varietal like Riesling, Pinot Noir or Silvaner.

Deutscher Sekt (German Sekt) is made from grapes grown in Germany and is typically carbonated in the Charmat method.

These styles of Sekt are not typically exported.

The grapes do not need to be grown in Germany, however bottles must identify where the grapes are grown. Sekt is a generic German term used for sparkling wine.When making sparkling Riesling, the Charmat (Tank) method is preferred over the traditional method because it helps to preserve the wine's aromatic qualities. Budding: Late budding helps Riesling vines resist frost.When grown in volcanic soils like in Alsaces’ Vosges mountains, Riesling has rounder flavors due to less acidity.Ī multitude of clones exist in Germany, yet only a few in Alsace.Slate also does not house phylloxera, and allows grapes like Riesling to be grown on original rootstocks. It is most famed when grown in Germany's well-draining, heat-retaining slate, as this helps with ripening.The variety is adaptable to a wide range of soil types, with highest vigor on fertile soils with high moisture availability.Aroma and flavor were poorer, and the acidity was definitely low.' - Albert Winkler, Maynard Amerine The wines from regions III and IV possessed the properties of the variety, but the proportions were even less harmonious than for region II. They did not possess, however, the balance, richness, or delicacy of the best Riesling wines. Its products were distinct in aroma and pleasant in flavor, soft, and of good quality. “Warm” climates: “The fruit of region II, has a relatively favorable acid content.This makes South Aspect (facing) vineyards ideal in colder regions. However, to obtain adequate ripening, ample sunshine is required.

Cool climates help the grape to keep its acidity.

Types of riesling wine