Franconia Wine Region
Known for its distinctive Bocksbeutel bottle shape and mineral-rich, full-bodied dry Rieslings.
Region Details
- Climate: Continental with hot summers and cold winters
- Soil Types: Gypsum, Shell limestone, Red sandstone
- Annual Production: Approximately 6 million cases
- Percentage of Riesling: 5%
Riesling Characteristics
- Apple
- Citrus
- Mineral
- Powerful
Notable Areas
Würzburg
Iphofen
Escherndorf
Famous Vineyards
- Würzburger Stein
- Escherndorfer Lump
Notable Producers
- Horst Sauer
- Rudolf Fürst
- Juliusspital
Wine Styles
Dry (Trocken)KabinettSpätlese
Best Vintages
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