Silvaner’s German Plantings Are Dropping—but Its Reputation Is Rising
Unlike elsewhere in Germany, Silvaner reigns supreme in Franken, where winemakers are dialing in the right viticulture techniques for quality—and the industry is noticing
Paula Redes Sidore is an American-born, Germany-based writer, editor and translator. She is the co-founder and co-editor of TRINK Magazine and the German regional specialist for jancisrobinson.com. Paula holds an IHK Sommelier certificate and an MFA in fiction writing from George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia.
Unlike elsewhere in Germany, Silvaner reigns supreme in Franken, where winemakers are dialing in the right viticulture techniques for quality—and the industry is noticing