Underdog Grape · Germany

Silvaner

If Riesling is too much fruit and too much fuss, Silvaner is the German white to try: dry, quiet, a little herbal, and at its best in Franken's round, squat bottle.

Tasting profile
Pear and quince with a green, herbal edge, more texture than perfume, and a dry finish that tastes faintly of stone.
Where it grows
Franken, Germany
Where to buy
For specific bottles and where to buy them, read the deep dive.

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The region

Franken, Germany

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