A WHITE GRAPE
Silvaner
What Silvaner tastes like
Silvaner is a white grape that appears in 12 of the appellations in our table. Where it is grown at its best known, the style is described this way: fruity, dry to off-dry whites with crisp acidity; light, fruit-driven reds.
Where Silvaner grows
Our appellations table names Silvaner in 12 wine regions. The ones with the most wines in our database are Rheinhessen (Germany), Grosses Gewächs (Germany), Flörsheim-Dalsheim (Germany), Franken (Germany), Nierstein (Germany), Mittelbergheim (France), Bockenau (Germany), Elsass (France), Maindreieck (Germany), Barr (France), Uelversheim (Germany) and Hessische Bergstraße (Germany).
How the place changes the glass
- Rheinhessen (Germany): Fruity, dry to off-dry whites with crisp acidity; light, fruit-driven reds. Climate: moderate continental, dry and sunny for Germany.
- Grosses Gewächs (Germany): Dry, mineral-driven white wines with restrained alcohol and crisp acidity, emphasizing terroir over residual sugar. Climate: warm, relatively dry continental.
- Flörsheim-Dalsheim (Germany): Balanced, off-dry to dry whites with moderate alcohol; reds show ripe fruit and gentle tannins. Climate: warm continental.
- Franken (Germany): Crisp, mineral-driven white wines with earthy character and good acidity. Climate: wARM, continental, dry.
What to eat with Silvaner
- In Rheinhessen: Asparagus, seafood risotto, goat cheese, roasted vegetables, schnitzel.
- In Grosses Gewächs: Seafood, vegetable dishes, light pasta, asparagus, fresh cheese.
- In Flörsheim-Dalsheim: pork schnitzel, roasted poultry, soft cheeses, asparagus, light fish.
Silvaner in our cellar
The appellations above account for about 795 Silvaner wines in the Sommurai database, which is how we know which regions pour it most.
Grapes to try next
If you like Silvaner, these white grapes are worth a glass: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Chenin Blanc and Albarino.
Quick answers
Where is Silvaner grown?
Our appellations table names Silvaner in 12 wine regions, including Rheinhessen (Germany), Grosses Gewächs (Germany), Flörsheim-Dalsheim (Germany), Franken (Germany) and Nierstein (Germany).
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