About this product
The benchmark Franken Silvaner from Sauer's flagship Escherndorfer Lump vineyard on Muschelkalk limestone; earthy, herbal, and profoundly mineral. White pepper, green tomato vine, chalk mineral, and a saline freshness unique to Franken's limestone terroir. Großes Gewächs designation confirms its premier cru status.
Pairing intelligence
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The Austro-German bistro classic of veal schnitzel, potato salad, and cranberry sauce is Silvaner's great food match; the wine's acidity cuts through the breadcrumb coating
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Germany's spring asparagus with hollandaise is inseparable from Silvaner; the wine's herbal mineral character mirrors the asparagus's vegetal richness perfectly
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Franconian onion tart with cured pork is the regional Silvaner pairing par excellence; the wine's mineral freshness cuts through the rich onion custard
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River trout prepared Müllerin-style with almond butter is the classic Main River freshwater fish pairing for mineral Franken Silvaner
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