Franconia (wine Region) - Grape Varieties

Grape Varieties

Originally the Silvaner was the most important grape. In the 20th century the Müller-Thurgau, a simple grape, has been planted in large areas. Although the amount of Müller Thurgau has been decreasing for the last ten years, it is still the most produced grape in Franconia.

Red grape varties cover 20% of the region's vineyard area.

The most cultivated grape varieties, by area in 2008, were:

  • Müller-Thurgau, 1,838 ha (30.3%)
  • Silvaner, 1,276 ha (21.0%)
  • Bacchus, 742 ha (12.2%)
  • Domina, 347 ha (5.7%)
  • Riesling, 297 ha (4.9%)
  • Spätburgunder, 254 ha (4.2%)
  • Kerner, 237 ha (3.9%)
  • Dornfelder, 157 ha (2.6%)
  • Regent, 139 ha (2.3%)
  • Scheurebe, 127 ha (2.1%)
  • Weißer Burgunder, 107 ha (1.8%)
  • Schwarzriesling, 90 ha (1.5%)
  • Blauer Portugieser, 75 ha (1.2%)

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