Wines made from Sylvaner grapes of Franken
Discover the best wines made with Sylvaner as a single variety or as a blend of Franken.
More informations about the variety Sylvaner
The sylvaner is grown mainly in Germany and Alsace. The buds are somewhat cottony and the young leaves are green. The same applies to the ribbed branches. Once mature, the dominant colour is golden-green and small elliptical berries with small to medium-sized bunches can be seen. The ripe fruit is then adorned by five-lobed leaves. This variety is susceptible to chlorosis, gray mold, powdery mildew and mildew. It is also sensitive to frost and wind because of its long branches. It can be grown in any kind of soil, although it prefers stony, sandy and light soils. It is indeed moderately acidic and offers a complex set of aromas such as bitter almond, fruity and floral background. The taste has an excellent mixture of honey and candied or dried fruits.
More informations about the region of Franken
Franken, or Franconia in English, is a wine-growing region in the northwest of Germany's historic state of Bavaria. Though Bavaria may be more famous for its beer, Franken boasts a proud viticultural tradition and is one of the most unique regions in the country. There are just over 6,100 hectares (15,073 ac) of vines Planted in Franken and around 80 percent of these are white Grape varieties. Here, Riesling plays second fiddle to the often overlooked Silvaner and Müller-Thurgau.
What are the typical flavors of the Sylvaner grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 10% of Sylvaner
- Citrus fruitPresent in 9% of Sylvaner
- EarthPresent in 8% of Sylvaner
- Non oakPresent in 5% of Sylvaner
- OakPresent in 5% of Sylvaner
- MicrobioPresent in 4% of Sylvaner
- VegetalPresent in 3% of Sylvaner
- SpicesPresent in 3% of Sylvaner
- Tropical fruitPresent in 3% of Sylvaner
- CitrusPresent in 2% of Sylvaner
- FloralPresent in 2% of Sylvaner
- ApplesPresent in 1% of Sylvaner
- Green applePresent in 1% of Sylvaner
- MineralityPresent in 1% of Sylvaner
- VanillaPresent in 1% of Sylvaner
- PearPresent in 1% of Sylvaner