Franconia in northern Bavaria; Main River meanders through muschelkalk (shell limestone) and keuper soils producing distinctive wines. Famous for Bocksbeutel (squat flask bottle). Silvaner is the flagship variety — earthy, mineral, and savoury. Also excellent Riesling, Müller-Thurgau, and increasingly Pinot Noir (Spätburgunder).
| Year | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | Hot, dry summer; Silvaner achieved full physiological ripeness; excellent concentration with Franken mineral character |
| 2021 | — | Cool and long ripening season; Riesling from Würzburger Stein showed great aromatic precision and acidity |
| 2020 | — | Very warm vintage; Silvaner rich and full; Spätlese wines from top sites show cellar-worthy structure |
| 2019 | — | Great vintage across Germany; Franken's Silvaner reached benchmark levels of complexity and minerality |
| 2018 | — | Early and hot; harvest began in August; Kabinett-style wines light and aromatic with good freshness |
| 2017 | — | Spring frost followed by good summer; reduced yields concentrated remaining fruit; mineral character intense |
| 2016 | — | Classic Franken vintage; well-balanced between ripeness and acidity; Silvaner and Riesling both impressive |