Silvaner
/ZIL-vah-ner/Silvaner is the earthy, food-friendly white of Franconia's Bocksbeutel flask bottles, prized for its subtle herbaceous delicacy and remarkable affinity with food; it was arguably Germany's most planted grape before Riesling reclaimed the throne.
🍇 White grapemedium bodydry
Grape profile
Character & style
| Trait | Character |
|---|---|
| Body | medium |
| Acidity | medium |
| Tannins | none |
| Sweetness | dry |
| Alcohol tendency | medium |
| Origin | Franconia, Germany (possibly Silesia) |
| Common flavours | apple, quince, green herb, mineral, honey |
| Aromas | apple, quince, herbs, smoke, earth |
Pairing
Best food pairings
- Frankfurt green sauce
- asparagus
- white fish
- herb dishes
- smoked ham
Where it thrives
Key regions for Silvaner
Germany, Austria, Alsace, Czech Republic, Switzerland