Karthauserhof Sekt Riesling Brut NV

The idea for Karthäuserhof sparkling was first conceived in the early 19th century by then owner Valentin Leonardy. Enamored with the sparkling wine of high society, his dream finally came to fruition six generations later. In 2020, proprietor Albert Behler hired the renowned oenologist and Champagne expert Mathieu Kauffmann — the Champagne Bollinger Chef de Cave for 13 years — to oversee all wine production and begin working on the the first Karthäuserhof Sekt. Matthieu has also been instrumental in establishing the rules of the VDP Sekt consortium in Germany. After looking at the unique characteristics of the Karthäuserhof vineyards, especially the monopole Karthäuserhofberg, it became clear that the sparkling must be made of Riesling and Pinot Blanc. The Devonian-slate Karthäuserhofberg is home to Pinot Blanc as well as Riesling, providing depth and structure. The Mertesdorfer vineyard add finesse and elegance. And grapes from the cooler sites in Waldrach add freshness and lift. Aft