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Where is Würzburger Stein wine from?

Würzburger Stein is a white wine from Würzburg, in Franken, Germany. It is a Grosse Lage wine made mainly from Silvaner and Riesling.

Würzburger Stein wine label
Photo: Rolf Krahl (Rotkraut), CC BY 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons)

Würzburger Stein at a glance

ClassificationGrosse Lage
AppellationFranken
StyleWhite wine
GrapesSilvaner, Riesling
Village or townWürzburg
RegionFranken
CountryGermany
Vineyard area85 ha
Coordinates49.8067, 9.9306

Würzburger Stein

Würzburg, Franken, Germany

Grosse Lage

The source of the original Steinwein

Appellation
Franken
Grapes
Silvaner, Riesling
Vineyard
85 ha

The Stein rises above the Main on the edge of Würzburg and has been planted with vines since at least 779. At 85 hectares it is one of the largest single vineyards in Germany, and its wine gave its name to Franconian Steinwein. Records show Silvaner was planted here in 1665, one of the earliest plantings of the grape in Germany.

Producers to know

  • Bürgerspital
  • Juliusspital
  • Staatlicher Hofkeller Würzburg
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Würzburger Stein: questions and answers

Where is Würzburger Stein wine from?

Würzburger Stein is a white wine from Würzburg, in Franken, Germany. It is a Grosse Lage wine made mainly from Silvaner and Riesling.

Which country is Würzburger Stein from?

Würzburger Stein is from Germany, in the Franken wine region.

What grape is Würzburger Stein made from?

Würzburger Stein is made mainly from Silvaner and Riesling.

Is Würzburger Stein a red or a white wine?

Würzburger Stein is a white wine.

How big is Würzburger Stein?

Würzburger Stein covers about 85 hectares of vineyards.

Who are the best producers of Würzburger Stein?

Producers to know include Bürgerspital, Juliusspital and Staatlicher Hofkeller Würzburg.

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Sources: en.wikipedia.org

Last reviewed October 2026.