Today, Kerner is the most widely planted new crossing in Germany, covering about 7% of the surface devoted to viticulture.

Scheurebe (pronounced "shoy ray beh") is another new crossing that is well established in a number of regions.

Synonymous with the French Pinot Blanc, this ancient variety thrives in fertile or chalky soils and ripens fairly late.

The name of this crossing of Silvaner and Weissburgunder derives from its breeder, Peter Morio, and its characteristically strong, rich bouquet that is reminiscent of Muscat grapes.

Known as Chasselas in France and Fendant in Switzerland, this ancient white variety is both a popular table grape and a wine grape.

This ancient white variety (origin unknown) is an early-ripening, very prolific producer that makes light, piquant wines that often are used for sparkling wine, thanks to their high acidity.

Like many other ancient grape varieties, Chardonnay stems from the Middle East.