Homburg is a sub-region of Franken, Germany.
Silvaner leads the plantings, with Riesling alongside it.
Vines root into limestone and sandstone.
The climate is mediterranean.
The vineyards themselves read as riverside, slopes and steep sites.
White wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows crisp and aromatic.
Quality is codified by the Grosse Lage, which is worth reading off the label.
Producers worth knowing include Fürst Löwenstein.
Pour them alongside seafood, grilled chicken and light pasta dishes.
decant before pouring.
In the glass.
White: Crisp and aromatic.
Grapes planted here.
Classifications.
- Grosse Lage
Producers worth knowing.
Bottles to look for.
- Furst Lowenstein '1102' Homburger Kallmuth Sauvignon Blanc, Franken, Germany
- Furst Lowenstein 'S' Homburger Kallmuth Silvaner, Franken, Germany
- Furst Lowenstein Homburger Kallmuth Riesling Kabinett Trocken, Franken, Germany
- Furst Lowenstein Homburger Kallmuth Silvaner Trocken, Franken, Germany
- Furst Lowenstein Kallmuth 'C - Coronilla' Riesling Grosses Gewachs, Franken, Germany
At the table.
- Seafood
- Grilled chicken
- Light pasta dishes
Serving and cellaring.
- decant before pouring.
Nearby regions.
Homburg: common questions
01.What grapes is Homburg known for?+
02.What kind of wine does Homburg make?+
03.Where is Homburg?+
04.What food goes with Homburg wine?+
More from here: every wine region in Germany, or the wider Franken guide.