A very old grape variety that would have found its first origins in the Gier Valley and brought to the north-east of France in the Aube department, among others. Today it is very little multiplied, but it is registered in the Official Catalogue of wine grape varieties, list A1.

Informations about the Winery Gessner

The winery offers 20 different wines.

Its wines get an average rating of 3.6.

It is in the top 5 of the best estates in the region

It is located in Franken

The Winery Gessner is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 19 wines for sale in the of Franken to come and discover on site or to buy online.

In the top 40000 of of Germany wines

In the top 2500 of of Franken wines

In the top 200000 of white wines

In the top 650000 wines of the world

The wine 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.

The word of the wine: Bleeding

Old practice for red wines. As soon as the vat is filled with grapes, the tap is opened. A sweet but clear juice escapes from the vat (it can also be used to make rosé). The colour and density of the juice is enhanced, but it should not be overdone. Rarely more than 10% of the volume of a vat, otherwise you risk losing fruit and bringing in bitterness.