Stefan Vetter was drawn to the history and traditions of the ancient region and wanted to elevate the perception of Silvaner above its current status. He’s slowly added more parcels and plots to his holdings,... Read More
Stefan Vetter was drawn to the history and traditions of the ancient region and wanted to elevate the perception of Silvaner above its current status. He’s slowly added more parcels and plots to his holdings, all are farmed organically and biodynamically. In the cellar very little is done except a touch of SO2 at bottling.
The resulting wines contain a sense of mystery. Silvaner is often described as non-aromatic and neutral. Stefan’s versions practically shout their soil differences over a loudspeaker while still retaining millefeuille layers of subtly. They are low in alcohol, yet concentrated and weighty, with vibrant acidity and subliminal notes of herbs, citrus and earth.
He might have been attracted to the idea of Franken’s wines of the past, but they ended up the likes of which We've never seen.