Silvaner

**Silvaner** is a white grape that arose as a natural crossing with roots in Austria, though it became most closely associated with German winemaking, where it is valued for its gentle, food-friendly character. **In the glass** — it is typically understated and subtly aromatic, showing green apple, pear, fresh herbs and a distinct earthy or mineral note, with medium acidity and a soft, rounded body that lets terroir speak. **Where it grows** — Germany is its stronghold, especially Franken, where it produces some of its most characterful, mineral wines, and Rheinhessen. It is also grown in Alsace as Sylvaner and in parts of Central Europe and northern Italy's Alto Adige. **At the table** — a versatile companion to asparagus, freshwater fish and light vegetable dishes. **Cellaring** — mostly made to drink young and fresh, though top Franken examples can age gracefully for several years.

Wines

• 2Naturkinder — 2Naturkinder
• Am Lumpen Silvaner GG — Horst Sauer
• Dessous de Table — Catherine Riss
• Maustal Silvaner GG — Luckert
• Naked Friday Weiss — Weingut Freitag
• Probstey Silvaner — Thörle
• Pépin Blanc — Dieu du Vin
• Rotling — Hofkeller (Weingut Staatlicher Hofkeller Würzburg)
• Sylvaner Vieilles Vignes Réserve — Cave de Ribeauvillé