Overview

• The Winzergemeinschaft Franken expects about 200,000 liters this season, with sales planned through vinotheques, bistros and retail and prices slightly higher than last year.
• Harvesting is underway with Müller‑Thurgau in Volkach mostly by machine, and Ortega and Solaris scheduled for picking at Weingut Schmitt in Bergtheim.
• Federweißer continues to ferment after bottling, so producers use venting closures and do not fully seal bottles to avoid dangerous pressure buildup.
• Alcohol content typically ranges from roughly 4% to around 11% as sweetness decreases during ongoing fermentation.
• Under German wine law, Federweißer is classified as partially fermented grape must rather than finished wine.