What makes Franconian wine so special ?

  • Franconian Wine Country

    Franconia is a wine-growing region in the northwest part of Bavaria, Germany. Franconia has a wine-making tradition that dates back at least 1200 years.
    The Main river cuts a weaving path through the best wine-producing villages with south-facing vineyards lining its banks. The tributaries to the Main are also influential and help mitigate the cold winter temperatures .
    There are just about 6,100 hectares of vines planted in Franconia and around 80 percent of these are whites grape varieties. The people of this region are passionate about their wine.

  • Home of Silvaner Grapes

    Franconian wine benefits from a diverse range of soils, including red sandstone, shell limestone, and Keuper. These soils, formed during the Triassic period, contribute to the unique mineral character and flavor of the region's wines, particularly the Silvaner.
    Silvaner lays claim as Franconia's leading grape variety. Franconia is the spiritual home of Silvaner.
    Besides Silvaner, Riesling, Mueller-Thurgau and Bacchus are also grown in this region. In recent years wine-growers also started to cultivate Chardonnay and Pinot Gris which make excellent wines.

  • Bocksbeutel

    More than 40 percent of all Franken wines are bottled in the distinctive, ellipsoidal and elegant bottles, called Bocksbeutel.
    Only Franken and limited regions in Europe are allowed to use the Bocksbeutel. Its shape is protected by European Union.
    The Bocksbeutel has been used for at least 250 years. Some says the name comes from "Bauchige Buddel" (bulky bottle), "Booksbüdel" (a bag for prayer books), or the scrotum of a goat (Bocksbeutel).

Featured Wines

Sulzfelder Maustal

2024 Riesling - Dry

Aromas of yellow fruits combine vibrant freshness and fruit density in a weightless way. Plenty of finesse, supported by mineral acidity, awakens the desire for another glass.

This wine won a Silver Award at the 2026 Japan Women's Sakura Wine Award.

Anna Lena

2024 Silvaner - Dry

Twenty years ago, the idea was born to create a wine that consistently impresses with its freshness, fruitiness, and harmony. We dedicated this wine to our daughter Anna-Lena. Since we always strive to bring out the best in this Silvaner, we put our full passion and dedication into it. 
With its flattering fruit notes, harmonious acidity, and fresh finish, it embodies spring all year round. A labor of love for us that's hard to resist. The highest quality – a unique pleasure.

 

Maturing in wooden barrels

Some of the best Franconian artisan wines are stored in wooden barrels to provide a distinctive and unique flavor. 200 years old oak wood trees from the nearby Spessart forest are used to make the barrels.