Stahl Scheurebe dry

Scheurebe from Franconia is a grape variety that polarizes opinions—and that's precisely what makes it interesting. Christian Stahl's version shows why this cross between Riesling and Silvaner, in the right hands, becomes a serious white wine.

The Stahl winery is located in Auernhofen in the Franconian Tauber Valley. The Scheurebe grapes grow on mineral-rich soils and are vinified dry — no residual sugar to soften the characteristic varietal typicity.

The wine reveals the vibrancy of the grape variety in the glass: blackcurrant and gooseberry, along with fresh grapefruit and a floral undertone, a combination rarely found in other German white wines. The finish is salty and mineral, the acidity firm but not sharp. Medium-bodied, with a lively texture.

Serving temperature 10–12 °C. Its saltiness and depth of flavor make it the ideal accompaniment to Asian-inspired dishes: Thai coconut milk soup, seared scallops with ginger, or Vietnamese summer rolls with peanut dip. It also pairs well with spicy goat cheese or salmon tartare. Best enjoyed young.