Also known as Franconia
Silvaner in its squat Bocksbeutel bottle — earthy, dry and food-friendly.
Along the Main river in northern Bavaria, Franken is Germany's Silvaner capital. Wines are traditionally dry and earthy, sold in the distinctive flat, round Bocksbeutel bottle.
Country
Germany
Climate
Continental
Key grapes
Silvaner, Riesling
Areas to know
4
Sub-regions and appellations you'll see on the label.
Würzburger Stein
Famous limestone vineyard
Maindreieck
The Main river heartland
Steigerwald
Gypsum-marl slopes
Churfranken
Red sandstone — Spätburgunder
Local classics and safe bets.
Say it at the table
“Franken Silvaner is dry, earthy and subtle — a true food wine, and the round Bocksbeutel bottle makes it easy to spot.”
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