About Black Tower
Black Tower is the world's most successful German wine brand, loved by wine enthusiasts in over 35 countries for more than 50 years. Since its launch in 1967, this iconic brand has become synonymous with accessible, quality German wines, selling more than 15 million bottles annually worldwide. Produced by Reh Kendermann, Germany's largest export winery, Black Tower wines combine authentic German winemaking heritage with contemporary appeal. The Black Tower story begins with the 1997 merger of two historic German wine companies: Carl Reh, founded in 1920 on the Moselle River, and Hermann Kendermann, creator of the Black Tower brand. Carl Reh was a pioneer in German viticulture, receiving a National Award from the Ministry of Agriculture in 1949 for his contributions to winemaking. The merged company, Reh Kendermann, is now headquartered in Bingen in the renowned Rheinhessen wine region. The distinctive Black Tower bottle shape has become one of wine's most recognisable silhouettes. In the 1990s, the brand gained additional exposure as sponsor of the Williams-Renault Formula 1 team, introducing German wine to a new generation of consumers. The company celebrated its centenary with a brand relaunch, demonstrating continued commitment to innovation while honouring over 100 years of German winemaking tradition. Today's Black Tower range extends well beyond the original white wine, including rosé, organic options, and the "B" by Black Tower line with lower alcohol content at 5.5% ABV. The brand also offers alcohol-free white and rosé variants, reflecting growing consumer demand for mindful drinking options. For UK shoppers seeking reliable, well-made German wines at supermarket prices, Black Tower remains the definitive choice.
