Germany's oldest sparkling wine cellar celebrates its 200th anniversary - Sparkling wine cellar Kessler was founded in 1826 in Esslingen

Germany's oldest sparkling wine cellar, Kessler, is marking 200 years in business this year after being founded in Esslingen am Neckar back in 1826. The producer now churns out around 2.2 million bottles annually, showing just how far it's come from its origins as a pioneer in German Sekt production. It's a testament to the enduring appeal of traditional sparkling wine methods in one of Europe's key wine regions.