Wine journey · Germany

Franconia

Shell limestone, Silvaner, Bocksbeutel, eight stops.

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Franconia Intense

The Main river winds through the countryside in looping curves, Silvaner reigns as king, and the wines age on ancient shell limestone. Eight stops reveal why Franconia tastes different from any other region.

1Region & HistoryMain, Monasteries, Bocksbeutel

2Grape VarietiesSilvaner & Domina

3ClimateContinental & Dry

4SoilsShell Limestone & Keuper

5GlassesSlender, not wide

6ProductionFränkisch Trocken

7TastingOn a Silvaner

8Wine & FoodMeefischli & Schäufele

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