Meintzinger

Franken winemaker. Silvaner, Scheurebe, and Domina from Kapellenberg.

Meintzinger produces wines from Franken, Germany's distinctive continental wine region known for mineral-driven whites and increasingly bold reds. The winery's portfolio centers on the Frickenhäuser Kapellenberg vineyard, where three wines have earned recognition from Falstaff: a Domina Trocken that demonstrates the region's capacity for structured red wine, a Scheurebe Kabinett that captures the aromatic potential of this Riesling hybrid, and a Silvaner Spätlese Trocken that reflects Franken's mastery of this regional classic. Silvaner and Scheurebe are cornerstones of Franconian viticulture, prized for their ability to express terroir with clarity and acidity. The Domina, a crossing of Pinot Noir and Dornfelder, represents a modern direction for the region—darker-skinned and capable of aging. Meintzinger's focus on single-vineyard expressions from Kapellenberg situates the winery within Franken's tradition of site-specific winemaking.