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Sommeracher Katzenkopf Silvaner dry

Name: Sommeracher Katzenkopf Silvaner dry
Brand: Winzer Sommerach
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Silvaner from the shell limestone of the Katzenkopf vineyard – great minerality!

12,80 €

(17,07 €/l)

0,75 l

2021 2022

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Sommeracher Katzenkopf Silvaner dry

A Silvaner that shows what Franconia can do: clear, dry, with real substance from the shell limestone.

The Winzer Sommerach are one of the most renowned cooperatives in Franconia — founded in 1901, today with around 230 member wineries in the Volkach Mainschleife area. The Sommeracher Katzenkopf is the most famous vineyard of the village: a southwest-facing slope on Upper Muschelkalk (shell limestone), whose skeleton-rich limestone weathering soils give the Silvaner its typical straightforwardness and depth.

In the glass, the wine shows a light yellow color with greenish reflections. On the nose, aromas of white peach, herbs, and a distinct mineral undertone — the shell limestone terroir is palpable. On the palate, full-bodied but without heaviness, with fresh acidity and a long-lasting, slightly spicy finish.

Food: Roasted asparagus with hollandaise sauce, veal schnitzel with lemon, or fish fillet on a bed of vegetables
Temperature: 10–12 °C

Grape variety Silvaner

Origin Franconia, Germany

Taste Dry

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Alcohol 13 % Vol.

Serving temp. 7–10 °C

Volume 0,75 l

Country of origin Germany

Region Franconia

Grape variety Silvaner

Wine color White Wine

Vintage 2022

Alcohol content 13 % Vol.

Taste Dry

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Frequently asked questions

How does the Sommeracher Katzenkopf Silvaner taste?

Dry, straightforward, and with real substance: white peach and herbs on the nose, full-bodied on the palate without heaviness, with fresh acidity and a long-lasting, slightly spicy finish. The shell limestone terroir gives it a noticeable mineral depth.

What does this Silvaner pair best with?

It is a classic asparagus companion — fried asparagus with hollandaise sauce works very well. Likewise with veal schnitzel with lemon, fish fillet on a bed of vegetables, or light vegetable dishes. It also cuts a fine figure as an aperitif.

At what temperature should I serve the wine?

Ideally at 10–12 °C. This allows the minerality and herbal notes to come to the fore most clearly without losing freshness. Let it warm up slightly from the fridge.

Is this a well-known site?

Yes — the Katzenkopf is the most famous single vineyard site in Sommerach. The southwest-facing slope lies on upper shell limestone, whose skeleton-rich soils give the Silvaner its typical straightforwardness.

How should I store the bottle?

Cool, dark, and lying down — ideally between 10 and 14 °C, protected from light and strong temperature fluctuations. The wine is sealed with a natural cork; storing it lying down keeps it moist.

The Winery

Winzer Sommerach

Winzer Sommerach is the oldest winegrowers' cooperative in Franconia – founded in 1901 by 35 winegrowing families who joined forces during a time of phylloxera infestation and falling prices to survive together.

Today, 90 families carry this idea forward, cultivating around 200 hectares on the Mainschleife and guarding the Sommeracher Katzenkopf, one of the most significant sites in the region.

The motto "Quality makes the difference" is no empty phrase: every bottle can be traced back to a specific winemaker and their vineyard – transparency and community as a lived principle for over 120 years.

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