Silvaner "Buntsandstein" Kabinett dry

A Silvaner that shows what Franconian Bunter sandstone can do: mineral, dense and surprisingly expressive for a Kabinett.

Bickel-Stumpf from Thüngersheim am Main is one of the most reliable producers of Franconian Silvaner. The winery consistently brings out the typical soil characteristics of the region—shell limestone, Keuper soils, and Bunter sandstone—in its vineyard sites. The Bunter sandstone, in particular, is known for wines with pronounced minerality and structuring acidity rather than overt fruitiness.

The nose is initially cool and restrained: a hint of herbal spice, stone, and an undertone of ripe pear. On the palate, the wine unfolds with considerably more power than the Kabinett classification would suggest—dense extract, fruit that seems broader and deeper than the nose indicates, and firmly integrated acidity without any harsh edges. The finish is long and characterized by a pronounced minerality.

• Dishes: Asparagus with hollandaise sauce, pike-perch fillet, chicken broth with garnish, mild goat cheese
• Temperature: 10–12 °C
• Drinking window: now until 2027