Franken Wine Region

Franken (Franconia) in northern Bavaria represents Germany’s most continental wine region, famous for dry, powerful wines bottled in the distinctive squat Bocksbeutel flask. While Silvaner dominates, Riesling produces structured, mineral-driven wines from limestone and sandstone soils around the Main River.

Ancient winemaking region with evidence dating to 8th century. Traditional focus on Silvaner with Riesling in select sites.