Franconia wine-growing region
The Franconian wine-growing region in the north of Bavaria is known for its diversity of grape varieties, the "Bocksbeutel" and a long wine-growing tradition.
Mainly mineral, dry white wines such as Silvaner, Müller-Thurgau and Bacchus are produced. Franconia has a continental climate and diverse soils that produce powerful, expressive wines.
Winegrowing dates back to the 8th century, and monasteries and nobles promoted it in the Middle Ages. Franconia's wines are known for their minerality, body and dryness, and high-quality Silvaner wines in particular go well with regional specialities.
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Rudolf Fürst Winery
At home in Bürgstatt am Main, in the westernmost corner of Franconia, the winery looks back on a tradition of almost 400 years. in 1997, Paul and Monika Fürst took over the business, renovated parcels and acquired more. Since 2018, the management has been in the hands of their son Sebastian and his wife Isabell. Today, the vineyard covers 21 ha and is 60% planted with Pinot Noir. In addition, there is Frühburgunder, Chardonnay, Weißburgunder and Riesling.