Rudolf May

Himmelspfad GG Silvaner 0.75l 2021

Franconia, 65% steep slope: Silvaner with herbs, mint, 96 points.

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Himmelspfad GG Silvaner 0.75l 2021

Silvaner from one of the best sites in Franconia — the "Großes Gewächs" from the Rudolf May winery shows what the grape variety can achieve on shell limestone: not pleasantness, but tension.

The VDP-Große-Lage Himmelspfad is located near Retzstadt at an altitude of 250 meters, with a slope gradient of up to 65%. The constant breeze delays ripening, keeps the acidity lively, and concentrates the aromas. Rudolf May has been consistently developing the site for years — the "Großes Gewächs" is his benchmark for dry, age-worthy Silvaner at the highest level.

In the glass, the 2021 vintage shows herbs, white pepper, and a fine spice reminiscent of fennel and fresh tarragon. Beneath this lies a dense, firmly woven acid structure that carries the wine without being sharp. The finish is long, salty-mineral — typical for shell limestone Silvaner with aging potential.

  • Temperature: 8–10 °C
  • Food: Zander fillet with beurre blanc, asparagus with hollandaise sauce, mature mountain cheese, or veal sweetbreads
Grape variety Silvaner
Origin Franconia, Germany
Alcohol 13 % Vol.
Serving temp. 8–10 °C
Volume 0,75 l
Country of origin Germany
Region Franconia
Grape variety Silvaner
Wine color White Wine
Vintage 2022
Alcohol content 13 % Vol.