Wines made from Müller-Thurgau grapes of Escherndorf
Discover the best wines made with Müller-Thurgau as a single variety or as a blend of Escherndorf.
Light, aromatic whites with a tender palate and moderate acidity, with muscat-like aromas of white flowers, apple, citrus, peach and honeyed notes. Made as easy dry whites, popular semi-dry wines and some sparkling cuvées. Widely planted in Germany (Rheinhessen, Baden), northern Italy (Alto Adige, Trentino), Austria, Switzerland, Hungary and Japan. Cross of riesling × madeleine royale created in 1882 by Hermann Müller in Geisenheim.
Franconian village on a bend of the Main, renowned for the Lump (VDP Grosse Lage, 25 ha), a concave south-facing amphitheatre on Muschelkalk (Triassic shell limestone). Silvaner is the signature white — dry and mineral with intense pear, citrus, green apple, herbs and a stony-saline edge, superb finesse and ageing. Taut Riesling complements. Home of Horst and Rainer Sauer estates.