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Franconian Wine Country

Volkach WindowThe scenic Franconian wine country, in the heart of Germany, extends along both sides of the meandering Main River, from a few kilometers north of Aschaffenburg almost to the western edge of Bamberg. It encompasses a landscape of rolling hills, medieval walled villages with stone watchtowers, and nearly 15,000 acres of vineyards that produce some of the finest white wines in Germany.

For more than twelve centuries the Franconians have been growing grapes on the steep slopes of the hills facing the Main River, where warmth reflected from the water, heat from the summer sun, and the particular geology of the region combine to make ideal microclimates for viniculture. Seventy different varieties of grapes are planted here, with Müller-Thurgau (Rivaner), Silvaner, Riesling, and Bacchus the most popular types. Known for its high quality and crisp flavor, most of the wine is bottled in green flask-like bottles called Bocksbeutel (possibly because their shape resembles certain private parts of a goat), which have been a symbol of Franconian wines for 250 years.

List of articles in category Franconian Wine Country
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Restaurant Ritter Jörg, Sommerhausen
Restaurant Rokoko, Veitshöchheim
Miscellaneous Würzburg Restaurants
Restaurant Alte Mainmühle, Würzburg
Restaurant Backöfele, Würzburg
Restaurant Weinhaus zum Stachel, Würzburg
Hotel Anker, Marktheidenfeld
Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten, Volkach
Hotel Alte Schmiede, Dettelbach
Hotel Ritter Jörg, Sommerhausen
Hotel Meintzinger, Frickenhausen
Hotel Weisses Lamm, Veitshöchheim
Hotel Würzburger Hof, Würzburg
Franconia's Wine Route
  • Franconian Wine Country
    • Franconia's Wine Route
    • Hotel Alte Schmiede, Dettelbach
    • Hotel Anker, Marktheidenfeld
    • Hotel Meintzinger, Frickenhausen
    • Hotel Ritter Jörg, Sommerhausen
    • Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten, Volkach
    • Hotel Weisses Lamm, Veitshöchheim
    • Hotel Würzburger Hof, Würzburg
    • Miscellaneous Würzburg Restaurants
    • Restaurant Alte Mainmühle, Würzburg
    • Restaurant Backöfele, Würzburg
    • Restaurant Ritter Jörg, Sommerhausen
    • Restaurant Rokoko, Veitshöchheim
    • Restaurant Weinhaus zum Stachel, Würzburg

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