Weingut Traut Kerner Kabinett 2021
Off-dry white wine · Weingut Traut
Vintage: 2021
Type
Off-dry white wine
Producer
Weingut Traut
Country
Germany
Vintage
2021
Region & Appellation
Mosel, Germany
Grape Varieties
Kerner
Color & Appearance
Pale straw with light green reflections, brilliant clarity, and slight viscosity.
Aroma Profile
Aromatic and expressive with notes of green apple, pear, white peach, and a distinct touch of muscat-like spice and slate minerality.
Tasting Notes
A lively and refreshing entry that balances natural sweetness with vibrant acidity, leading into a juicy mid-palate of stone fruits and a clean, mineral-driven finish.
Flavor Profile
Ripe pear, green apple, peach, subtle citrus zest, and crushed wet stone minerality.
Body & Texture
Light-to-medium body with a smooth, slightly luscious texture balanced by crisp, racy acidity.
Acidity & Tannins
High, refreshing acidity that expertly offsets the residual sugar; no tannins as it is a white wine.
Sweetness Level
Off-dry (Kabinett level with moderate residual sugar)
Alcohol Content
8.5%
Aging & Oak
Fermented and aged in stainless steel tanks to preserve fresh fruit characteristics and vibrant acidity; no oak influence.
Food Pairings
Spicy Asian cuisine, Thai curries, light seafood dishes, and mild soft cheeses.
Serving Suggestions
Serve chilled at 8-10°C (46-50°F) in a standard white wine glass; no decanting necessary.
Price Range
15 to 25 USD
Quality Assessment
Very good, offering high quality and exceptional balance in the classic Kabinett style.
Production Methods
Cool fermentation in stainless steel using temperature control to retain aromatic freshness and delicate fruit notes.
Terroir
Steep slate-dominated slopes of the Mosel region, providing excellent drainage and mineral accumulation in the grapes.
History & Heritage
Crafted by Weingut Traut, continuing the rich family tradition of producing expressive, terroir-driven German estate wines.
Interesting Facts
Kerner is a German crossing of Trollinger and Riesling, created in 1929 to combine the productivity of the former with the quality of the latter.
Cellaring Potential
Enjoy young for its fresh fruit vibrancy or cellar for 3 to 6 years to develop complex tertiary petrol and honey notes.
Similar Wines
Mosel Riesling Kabinett, German Müller-Thurgau, or lightly sweet Alsatian Pinot Blanc.