The white grape variety is a new breed between Schiava Grossa (Trollinger) x Riesling, which was confirmed by DNA analyses conducted in 2018. Synonyms include Herold Triumpf, Kerner Bijeli, Kernerrebe, Trollinger x Riesling Renano WE S 25/30, Weinsberg S 25-30, WE S 2530, and (first name) Weißer Herold.

The crossing took place in 1929 at the State Teaching and Research Institute in Weinsberg (Württemberg) by breeder August Herold (1902-1973). The varietal protection was granted in 1969. The name was given after the Swabian doctor and wine writer Justinus Kerner (1786-1862), who lived in Weinsberg. By the way, Rotberger and Witberger also originated from the same parents. Kerner was a crossing partner of the new breeds Juwel, Roter Milan, and Silcher. A mutation is Kernling, which is characterized by fewer shoots.
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