Franconia · Sub-regions
Würzburg & Maindreieck
Würzburg with the Stein, documented since 779, and the shell-limestone slopes of Randersacker (Pfülben, Sonnenstuhl), Sommerhausen and Thüngersheim form classic Franconia. Juliusspital, Bürgerspital, Staatlicher Hofkeller and Weingut am Stein sit in the city; Schmitt's Kinder, Störrlein & Krenig and Rudolf May shape the surroundings.
Grape Varieties
Silvaner, Riesling
Müller-Thurgau, Weißburgunder, Spätburgunder, Scheurebe
Most Famous Site
Würzburger Stein
Vineyard Area
1.600 ha
TERROIR PROFILE · Franconia
Würzburg & Maindreieck Classic shell-limestone Silvaner
Würzburg: shell-limestone Silvaner in its purest form – earthy, saline, taut.
SOILS
Muschelkalk limestoneprecise, salty-mineral
Muschelkalk yields a crisp mineral acidity and salty depth.
Loessround, fruity, full
Loess stores water and nutrients. Wines tend to be rounder, juicier and fuller.
CLIMATE · Cool continental
Continental: hot dry summers, cold winters, spring frost risk; the Main buffers.
TOPOGRAPHY · moderate
The Stein as a south-facing amphitheatre above the city; Randersacker and Sommerhausen on steep Main slopes.
WHAT IT MEANS IN THE GLASS
Typical Flavours of the Region
Riesling
WhiteSpätburgunder
RedSilvaner
WhiteWeißburgunder
WhiteMüller-Thurgau
WhiteScheurebe
WhiteRegion aroma cloud
Franconia overview
This sub-region is part of Franconia. The map shows all 4 sub-regions — Würzburg & Maindreieck is highlighted.
Overview
Typical Varieties
Terroir & Climate
Soil Type
Shell limestone with loess cover
Top sites & producers
11 sitesThe most important classified single vineyards in the region. Classification per VDP (German Prädikat Wine Estates Association) and traditional vineyard registers.
By place (11)
Würzburg & Maindreieck11 entries
Sources: VDP, state vineyard registers, Wikipedia vineyard articles, traditional vineyard literature.
Top profiles
49 detailed profiles — all filterable in the list belowStiftung Juliusspital Würzburg
Franken · Würzburg & Maindreieck · Würzburg
Silvaner, Riesling, Müller-Thurgau
Weingut am Stein - Ludwig Knoll
Franken · Würzburg & Maindreieck · Würzburg
Silvaner, Riesling, Weißburgunder
Bürgerspital Weinhaus
Franken · Würzburg & Maindreieck · Würzburg
Silvaner, Riesling, Müller-Thurgau
Weingut Zehnthof
Franken · Würzburg & Maindreieck · Sulzfeld am Main
Silvaner, Riesling, Weißburgunder
Staatlicher Hofkeller Würzburg
Franken · Würzburg & Maindreieck · Würzburg
Silvaner, Riesling, Müller-Thurgau
Weingut Bickel-Stumpf
Franken · Würzburg & Maindreieck · Frickenhausen a.Main
Silvaner, Riesling, Spätburgunder
All Wineries
110 resultsStiftung Juliusspital Würzburg
Franken · Würzburg & Maindreieck · Würzburg
Silvaner, Riesling, Müller-Thurgau
Weingut am Stein - Ludwig Knoll
Franken · Würzburg & Maindreieck · Würzburg
Silvaner, Riesling, Weißburgunder
Bürgerspital Weinhaus
Franken · Würzburg & Maindreieck · Würzburg
Silvaner, Riesling, Müller-Thurgau
Weingut Zehnthof
Franken · Würzburg & Maindreieck · Sulzfeld am Main
Silvaner, Riesling, Weißburgunder
Staatlicher Hofkeller Würzburg
Franken · Würzburg & Maindreieck · Würzburg
Silvaner, Riesling, Müller-Thurgau
Weingut Bickel-Stumpf
Franken · Würzburg & Maindreieck · Frickenhausen a.Main
Silvaner, Riesling, Spätburgunder
Weingut Schmitt's Kinder
Franken · Würzburg & Maindreieck · Randersacker
Silvaner, Riesling, Weißburgunder
Weingut Rudolf May
Franken · Würzburg & Maindreieck · Retzstadt
Silvaner, Riesling, Weißburgunder
Winzerhof Stahl
Franken · Würzburg & Maindreieck · Auernhofen
Silvaner, Müller-Thurgau, Riesling
Weingut Schwab
Franken · Würzburg & Maindreieck · Thüngersheim
Silvaner, Riesling, Weißburgunder
Weingut Stefan Vetter
Franken · Würzburg & Maindreieck · Gambach
Silvaner, Riesling, Spätburgunder
Weingut Störrlein & Krenig
Franken · Würzburg & Maindreieck · Randersacker
Silvaner, Riesling, Weißburgunder
GWF Winzergemeinschaft Franken
Franken · Würzburg & Maindreieck · Kitzingen
Müller-Thurgau, Silvaner, Bacchus
Weingut am Ölspiel
Franken · Würzburg & Maindreieck · Sommerhausen
Spätburgunder, Silvaner, Scheurebe
Weingut Wilhelm Arnold
Franken · Würzburg & Maindreieck · Randersacker
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Chardonnay
Weingut am Stein
Franken · Würzburg & Maindreieck · Würzburg
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Chardonnay
Sektkellerei J. Oppmann AG
Franken · Würzburg & Maindreieck · Würzburg
Riesling, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc
Weingut Schloss Sommerhausen
Franken · Würzburg & Maindreieck · Sommerhausen
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Weißburgunder
Events in Franconia
All events in Franconia →25 Apr – Mon, 26 April 2027
VDP.Weinbörse Mainz
Tasting · Mainz
8 May – Sun, 9 May 2027
Mainfranken Weinfrühling Würzburg
Tasting · Würzburg
28 May – Mon, 31 May 2027
Randersackerer Weinfest
Wine festival · Randersacker
2 Jul – Mon, 5 July 2027
Iphöfer Weinfest
Wine festival · Iphofen
6 Aug – Mon, 9 August 2027
Escherndorfer Weinfest
Wine festival · Volkach-Escherndorf
13 Aug – Tue, 17 August 2027
Volkacher Weinfest
Wine festival · Volkach
Frequently Asked Questions
Which grape varieties define Würzburg & Maindreieck?
The key grape varieties in Würzburg & Maindreieck are Silvaner, Riesling, Müller-Thurgau, Weißburgunder and Spätburgunder. The best-known vineyard is Würzburger Stein.
What does the terroir of Würzburg & Maindreieck taste like?
Soils: Shell limestone with loess cover. Together they shape structure, acidity and aromatics – see the terroir profile above.
How many wineries are there in Würzburg & Maindreieck?
Cellarmap lists 110 wineries in Würzburg & Maindreieck across roughly 1,600 hectares of vines. Every profile shows location, contact, grape varieties and, where available, vineyards, classification and visitor information.
Which is the most famous vineyard in Würzburg & Maindreieck?
Würzburger Stein is regarded as the most famous vineyard of Würzburg & Maindreieck. The vineyard overview on this page shows which estates farm it.
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