Sekt
ReferenceGermany, Mosel, Pfalz
ABV10-12.5% — German sparkling wine
Sub-styles
Deutscher SektRiesling SektTraditional Method Sekt
Tasting Notes
Green apple, citrus, brioche (traditional method), mineral, white flowers, pear, yeast (traditional method), Riesling aromatics. Traditional-method Sekt adds autolytic complexity; Charmat Sekt stays fresh and fruity.
Brand Guide
Well
Henkell Trocken ($10-14)
Call
Schloss Vaux Riesling ($20-28)
Premium
Raumland Grande Cuvée ($35-50)
Top Shelf
Griesel Tradition Brut ($45-65)
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The Story
Germany's effervescent answer to champagne, rooted in Rhine valley precision and varying wildly by method and origin.