Bercher Schmidt

Baden's Burgundian varieties and distinctive Kerner, rated by Falstaff.

Bercher Schmidt works the vineyards of Baden, Germany's warmest wine region, where continental and Mediterranean influences shape the terroir. The winery focuses on three grapes that thrive in this climate: Kerner, Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir), and Grauburgunder (Pinot Gris). The Bischoffinger Enselberg Kerner Auslese demonstrates the potential of this lesser-known variety in a late-harvest style—ripe and concentrated. The Oberrotweiler Henkenberg Spätburgunder Trocken and 1er Lage Ölberg Grauburgunder Spätlese Trocken show the winery's commitment to dry-style Burgundian varieties, where Baden's warmth allows for full ripeness and structure. Falstaff has rated these wines, recognizing their quality across the portfolio. Baden's position as Germany's southernmost major region means longer growing seasons and riper fruit than northern counterparts, a character evident in these bottlings.