Location and designation
Luhmännchen is a registered vineyard site in the district of Wasserlos in Alzenau, Bavaria. The official designation is Alzenau-Wasserlos Luhmännchen. The site forms part of the protected Franconian wine-growing region and the Alzenau wine region. It is not classified as a large-scale vineyard site and is therefore assigned to no collective name.
Wine-growing in Wasserlos
In Wasserlos, wine-growing has been carried out for centuries by noble estate owners. Luhmännchen is one of two vineyard sites named by name in the district. Today, several family wineries cultivate the vineyards of Wasserlos, including Luhmännchen.
Grape varieties and wine styles
For wines with the designation Luhmännchen, Müller-Thurgau, Bacchus and Schwarzriesling are documented. A delicately off-dry Müller-Thurgau Kabinett is evidenced, as are semi-dry quality wines from Bacchus and Schwarzriesling. In Bavaria, registered vineyard sites may be used as geographical designations for quality wines and Prädikat wines; at least 85 per cent of the grapes must come from the stated geographical area.
