The Winery Horst Sauer of Franken

Winery Horst Sauer
The winery offers 71 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.
It is ranked in the top 2 of the estates of Franken.
It is located in Franken

The Winery Horst Sauer is one of the largest wineries in the world. It offers 71 wines for sale in of Franken to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The Horst Sauer Estate is located in the Franken region, in northern Bavaria, Germany. It is recognized as one of the country's top vineyards, with a history driven by family passion for wine and the exceptional quality of the grape varieties grown. Founded by Horst Sauer, the estate spans approximately 38 hectares of vineyards, nestled in a gorgeous landscape where nature and wine pair in perfect harmony. The vineyard benefits from an ideal location with optimal sun exposure and fertile soil composed of gypsum and clay, giving the wines a unique and distinctive flavor. The Sauer family is fully dedicated to the careful crafting of wines with a total commitment to quality. This shows not only in the meticulous choice of grape varieties planted, but also in the respect for nature and traditional processes during winemaking. These principles are consistently rewarded by numerous national and international awards given to their wines. The wines from the Horst Sauer Estate are highly prized for their purity and natural freshness. The range of wines varies, from the classic white Silvaner and Riesling, to red Pinot Noir, including special creations for lovers of sparkling and rosé wines. The estate is particularly known for its Escherndorfer Lump, a rich and concentrated wine, reflecting the perfect balance between finesse and power. At Horst Sauer Estate, wine is more than just a drink. It's an art that reflects the terroir, a reflection of a family's commitment and dedication to their craft. Visitors to the estate can not only taste and buy the exquisite wines, but also enjoy the surrounding beauty and the warm hospitality of the Sauer family.

Top Winery Horst Sauer wines

Looking for the best Winery Horst Sauer wines in Franken among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Horst Sauer wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery Horst Sauer wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top white wines of Winery Horst Sauer

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Horst Sauer

How Winery Horst Sauer wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or vegetarian such as recipes of old-fashioned pork roll, lentils and morteau sausages or zucchini and goat cheese quiche.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery Horst Sauer

On the nose the white wine of Winery Horst Sauer. often reveals types of flavors of grapefruit, citrus or apples and sometimes also flavors of peach, minerality or apricot. In the mouth the white wine of Winery Horst Sauer. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Horst Sauer

  • 2007With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2020With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2014With an average score of 4.08/5
  • 2023With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2022With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2009With an average score of 3.97/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery Horst Sauer.

  • Silvaner
  • Riesling
  • Müller-Thurgau
  • Bacchus
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Weissburgunder

Discovering 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.

Indeed, Silvaner lays claim as Franken's leading grape variety and is one of the only places in the world where it outperforms Riesling. This area is also home to the distinctive Bocksbeutal, an ellipsoidal bottle that is protected by the European Union. More than 40 percent of all Franken wines are bottled in the Bocksbeutel, which is often described as flagon-like in appearance. Only Franken and nearby villages in northern Baden are allowed to use the Bocksbeutal, with selected areas in Portugal, Italy and Greece permitted to employ their own variations.

The Main river cuts a weaving path through the best wine-producing villages, with south-facing Vineyards lining its banks. The many tributaries to the Main are also influential and help mitigate the cold winter temperatures brought about by the continental Climate. The river defines the region's three Bereichs, which are named after various geographical indicators: Mainviereck (Main square), Maindreieck (Main triangle) and Steigerwald (Steiger forest). Franken has a wine-making history that dates back at least 1,200 years, with evidence that Emperor Charlemagne approved a document describing the borders between the towns of Randersacker and Würzburg in 779.

The top red wines of Winery Horst Sauer

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Horst Sauer

How Winery Horst Sauer wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of traditional hungarian goulash, gigolette of rabbit or duck breast with black figs.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Horst Sauer

On the nose the red wine of Winery Horst Sauer. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of red fruit. In the mouth the red wine of Winery Horst Sauer. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Horst Sauer

  • 2015With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2012With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.68/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.60/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Horst Sauer.

  • Domina
  • Spätburgunder

Discover the grape variety: Riesling

White Riesling is a grape variety that originated in France (Alsace). It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. White Riesling can be found in many vineyards: Alsace, Loire Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Lorraine, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, South West.

The top sweet wines of Winery Horst Sauer

Food and wine pairings with a sweet wine of Winery Horst Sauer

How Winery Horst Sauer wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, shellfish or spicy food such as recipes of truffade (auvergne - cantal - 15), squid with garlic and parsley or delicious thai chicken.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wines of Winery Horst Sauer

On the nose the sweet wine of Winery Horst Sauer. often reveals types of flavors of earth, tree fruit or citrus fruit. In the mouth the sweet wine of Winery Horst Sauer. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the sweet wines of Winery Horst Sauer

  • 2012With an average score of 4.70/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 0With an average score of 4.38/5
  • 2016With an average score of 4.30/5

The grape varieties most used in the sweet wines of Winery Horst Sauer.

  • Riesling
  • Silvaner

The word of the wine: Full-bodied

A rich, concentrated wine that offers consistency in the mouth.

The top pink wines of Winery Horst Sauer

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Winery Horst Sauer

How Winery Horst Sauer wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of veal cutlets au gratin, quick beef bourguignon or duck with vanilla (reunion island).

The best vintages in the pink wines of Winery Horst Sauer

  • 0With an average score of 3.71/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.70/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Winery Horst Sauer.

  • Pinot Noir
  • Müller-Thurgau
  • Schwarzriesling
  • Spätburgunder

Discover the grape 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.

The top sparkling wines of Winery Horst Sauer

Food and wine pairings with a sparkling wine of Winery Horst Sauer

How Winery Horst Sauer wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, spicy food or poultry such as recipes of carne de porco alentejana (sliced pork with vongoles) recipe..., home-made white pudding or aïoli.

The best vintages in the sparkling wines of Winery Horst Sauer

  • 0With an average score of 3.40/5

The grape varieties most used in the sparkling wines of Winery Horst Sauer.

  • Silvaner

The word of the wine: Load shedding

Unlike pumping over, the liquid part is completely removed from the tank before being poured over the marc. This allows for a better mixing of the solid particles and the juice.

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Discover the grape variety: Scheurebe

German grape variety obtained in 1916 by Georg Shere (1879/1949). It was given until then as coming from a cross between Riesling and Sylvaner, but genetic tests have shown that its father is the Bouquettraube (Bukettrebe), and it is closely related to the Kerner. The Scheurebe can be found in Austria, Germany, Belgium, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Italy, Slovenia, Great Britain, the United States (California, Virginia, ...), Canada (Ontario, British Columbia, ...), ... practically unknown in France.

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