Reh Kendermann

Reh Kendermann is one of the largest and most modern wineries in Germany, known for high-quality branded wines and premium private labels.

The history of Reh Kendermann

• 1920: In Leiwen on the Mosel, Carl Reh founds a trading company for grapes, must and wine

• 1927: Construction of the first large winery

• 1936: Carl Reh is the first Mosel vintner to store his wines in neutral-tasting containers lined with glass tiles; he also purchases prime vineyard sites on the Mosel

• 1949: The Minister for Agriculture, Viticulture and Forestry awards Carl Reh the State Honorary Prize for special achievements in viticulture

• 1956: Inauguration of one of the most modern wineries in Europe with a fully automatic bottling line

• 1962: At the age of 64, founder Carl Reh dies, his son Günther Reh takes over management. In the following years, the beverage range is further expanded, as is the wine-growing program and the acquisition of related companies

• 1987: Carl Reh, grandson of the company founder, takes over management

• 1992: The winery Carl Reh GmbH + Co. KG takes over Hermann Kendermann GmbH, which includes the most successful German wine brand Black Tower

• 1995: As one of the first wineries, Carl Reh introduces cold fermentation. The Black Tower brand becomes sponsor of the Formula 1 team Williams-Renault

• 1997: The two wineries Carl Reh and Hermann Kendermann are merged to form Reh Kendermann Weinkellerei GmbH, based in Bingen

• 1999: Andrea and Carl Reh take over 100 percent of Reh Kendermann GmbH

• 2001: Approximately 350 ha of vineyard land in southwestern Romania are taken over, including a winery and estate buildings

• 2004: Reh Kendermann receives the award “Riesling Winery of the Year” from the international wine magazine Weinwelt

• 2008: By acquiring a winery building in Böchingen/Pfalz, Reh Kendermann can expand its tank capacity to approx. 45 million liters. Black Tower reaches 12 million bottles sold and thus becomes the best-selling German wine brand worldwide

• 2009: Carl Reh is named “National Wine Entrepreneur of the Year” by Meininger Verlag

• 2011: WAKA WAKA is launched on the market, bottled in South Africa. The new bag-in-box filling line also goes into operation, with double capacity and the quality-enhancing ability to fill without exposure to air

• 2014: The Chilean brand ESPIRITU is taken over by Reh Kendermann, and from New Zealand the brand Fern Point is added

• 2015: In management, Carl Reh is supported by Alexander Rittlinger, who previously headed domestic sales and marketing

• 2016: The Black Tower brand is expanded through modern product innovations, including flavored drinks and its own organic line

• 2017: The South African winery Napier Vineyards in the premium segment is taken over by Reh Kendermann. It already produces many award-winning wines with their own distinctive profile. In June 2017, Napier Vineyards received the award “Best Still Wine Producer in South Africa” from the Berlin Wine Trophy

• 2020: The 100th anniversary is celebrated with a relaunch of the successful Black Tower brand

The business areas of Reh Kendermann

1. Branded wines: The portfolio of Reh Kendermann wines includes numerous brands from the most diverse wine-growing regions all over the world. Particular attention is paid to high quality, extensive controls and environmentally conscious production. Black Tower is the most successful German export wine worldwide.

2. Private labels: Customer-specific requests and ideas are implemented competently. Fast response times and a well-planned procurement chain ensure production that is high-quality and close to current trends.

3. Contract bottling: Bottle sizes and shapes as desired, optimal logistics. 

Wines with the highest awards

 Reh Kendermann’s commitment to quality pays off, as awards and medals pour in year after year. In 2019 there were 52 awards, including 29 gold medals alone.

Reh Kendermann in figures

• In the 2018/19 financial year, the company achieved a turnover of 83 million euros

• In Germany, 130 employees work for Reh Kendermann

• Export of wines to 39 countries

The major Reh Kendermann wine brands

• Black Tower

• Kendermanns

• Val Duna

• Strandgut

• Carl Reh

• Weinhaus Reh Kendermann

• Lindeman’s

• Espiritu de Chile

• Wanderlust

• Canti

Quality standards at Reh Kendermann

The commitment to quality starts with the employees and partners. Speed is also crucial in the vineyard. It takes a maximum of three hours for the freshly harvested grapes to be pressed, thanks to modern grape transport. Thanks to short distances, the fermentation of red wines starts in a controlled way.

The wine is monitored daily during production by winemakers and cellar masters as well as the in-house laboratory, and careful temperature control is equally crucial.

Winemaking at Reh Kendermann

The winemakers are always very close to production, from the vine in the vineyard to the finished product.

At Reh Kendermann you will meet the experienced winemakers Philipp Closheim and Steffan Haub. Together with the growers, they check the grape quality and decide on the best harvest date. The fermentation process and maturation are also strictly monitored, together with cellar master Harald Kroll.