Stefan Vetter, Silvaner Muschelkalk 2021

Variety: Silvaner Stefan Vetter is the Sylvaner God of Franken. His focus on this Germanic variety means that, in a sense, everything becomes Sylvaner. Not literally of course, but his wines and ciders are lean, crisp and transparent. These bottlings gleam with a sharp edge and show remarkable power while often sitting around 10% ABV. Grapes grown in primarily sandstone and limestone enable an austerity that paradoxically frees Vetter to play without boundaries. Steffan Vetter wines have become sought-after cult offerings with many wine lovers appreciating the stark eccentricity of these wines.