The VDP Sektsiegel: A Guarantee of Quality

Written By Alper Billik

VDP Sekt and VDP Sekt Prestige are two classifications for sparkling wines produced by the VDP, a German association of high-quality winemakers.

  • VDP Sekt must be aged for at least 15 months on the lees, while VDP Sekt Prestige must be aged for at least 36 months.

  • VDP Sekt can be made from any grape variety, while VDP Sekt Prestige must be made from Riesling, Pinot Noir, or Chardonnay.

  • All VDP Sekts must be produced using traditional bottle fermentation.

  • Only wines that meet the VDP's strict quality standards can bear the VDP. Sektsiegel, the association's seal of approval for sparkling wines.

Here are some of the most common grape varieties used in VDP Sekt:

  • Riesling: This is Germany's most important grape variety and the most popular grape for making sparkling wine.

  • Pinot Noir: This grape variety is also grown extensively in Germany and is often used to make rosé sparkling wine.

  • Chardonnay: This grape variety is not native to Germany, but it has been successfully cultivated there for many years.

Here are the top 5 VDP Sekt producers in Germany

  1. Schloss Johannisberg

  2. Schloss Wachenheim

  3. Dr. Loosen

  4. Markus Molitor

  5. Weingut Wittmann

Alper Billik
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