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Sonnenberg Silvaner -Gelbkalk- trocken VDP Erste Lage 2023

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(37,33  / 1000 ml)
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  • The Sonnenberg Silvaner -Gelbkalk- trocken VDP Erste Lage 2023 from Weingut Luckert - Zehnthof presents itself as an elegant, mineral representative of Franconian wine culture with the characteristic terroir character of the yellow limestone soil.
  • 🎨 Colour: Pale straw yellow with greenish reflections
  • 👃 Flavour: Subtle pear, fresh apple, herbal notes and a fine mineral component
  • 👅 Flavour: Dry with a precise acidity structure, pronounced minerality, juicy pear and a hint of herbs
  • 🎭 Character: Elegant, straightforward and terroir-orientated with a good balance between fruit and minerality
  • 🍽️ Food recommendation: Franconian asparagus with hollandaise sauce, steamed freshwater fish or light poultry dishes
  • ✨ Special features: VDP.Erste Lage classification, grown on the eponymous yellow limestone soil, which gives the wine its characteristic minerality and structure
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Wine description for Sonnenberg Silvaner -Gelbkalk- trocken VDP Erste Lage 2023 from Luckert - Zehnthof

Character

This Silvaner from the VDP Sonnenberg vineyard epitomises the authentic signature of the Franconian terroir in its purest form. The addition of "yellow limestone" to the name is programmatic - it refers to the geological basis that gives this wine its characteristic minerality. With 13.5% alcohol, the 2023 is powerful but never overpowering, an example of the Precise cellar work of the Zehnthof Luckert.

Terroir and origin

The Sonnenberg location benefits from the Shell limestone soils of Franconiawhich give the Silvaner the salty minerality for which the region is famous. This geological formation, combined with the southern exposure of the site, creates ideal conditions for the late ripening of the Silvaner. The Luckert winery cultivates this traditional site with the Respect for the terroirwhich honours VDP members.

Winemaking style

The Zehnthof Luckert stands for Uncompromising quality in the Franconian wine landscape. As a VDP winery, the estate follows strict quality standards, which are reflected in the precise vineyard classification. The dry vinification method emphasises the purist approach - The terroir should speak here, not the cellar technology.

General information

Vintage: 2023
Alcohol content: 13,5% Vol.
Expansion: dry
Classification: VDP Erste Lage

Food pairing suggestions

This Silvaner harmonises perfectly with the regional Franconian cuisine - from smoked carp to Schäufele and savoury roast sausages. Its mineral structure also makes it the ideal accompaniment to goat's cheese or steamed asparagus. A wine that cultural identity of Franconia in an authentic way.

Profile

Winemaker

Luckert - Zehnthof

Country

Germany

Region

Franconia

Vintage

Color

Variety Silvaner
Type

Content

Alcohol content

13,5% Vol.

Residual sweetness

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Allergens

Contains sulphites

Manufacturer

Zehnthof Winery, Kettengasse 3-5, 97320 Sulzfeld / Germany

Complete product name

Luckert Zehnthof Sonnenberg Silvaner -Gelbkalk- dry VDP Erste Lage 2023

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