Truly bitter! (Green hunting pear / vermouth)

Bitter meets pear: The Aecht Bitter! from the Jörg Geiger manufactory is no ordinary sparkling wine – it deliberately plays with bitterness and needs a moment to unfold.

Jörg Geiger from Schlat in Swabia specializes in reviving old fruit varieties. The centerpiece of this PriSecco is the Green Hunting Pear , a historic orchard variety, complemented by vermouth. The combination embodies craftsmanship: not mass-produced, but handcrafted with regional depth.

The nose opens with an interplay of white blossoms, yellow herbs, and a slightly bitter note of wormwood. On the palate, a delicate pear sweetness briefly emerges before a lively acidity takes over, and fine, lingering bitter notes dominate. The finish is dry, spicy, and noticeably longer than expected.

• Temperature: 8–10 °C
• Occasion: Aperitif, but also as an accompaniment to food
• Pairs well with: goat cheese, arugula salad with pear and walnut, antipasti, or as a digestif alternative after a meal.