In Franconia, Ilonka Scheuring produces distinctive wines with a keen sense for her vineyards.
Winemaker with ethos
Ilonka Scheuring stands out not only because she is one of the (still) relatively few women in the winemaking business, but also because of her trademark bright pink rubber boots. Since taking over her parents’ wine estate in Franconia, she has been producing distinctive wines there. Together with twelve other Franconian winegrowers, Ilonka is a member of the ETHOS Group, whose members follow a shared code that sets out specific principles for vineyard management and the responsible use of natural resources. It is fascinating to hear Ilonka talk about how she manages her steep-slope vineyards and the measures she takes to support a diverse range of plants and wildlife. Equally impressive is the way she runs her estate largely on her own.
Ilonka's Bavarian experience
Regional flavors you can truly taste.
Experience Ilonka’s passion for winemaking on a guided tour of the vineyards in the village of Margetshöchheim on the Main river. Wine tastings introduce visitors to Ilonka’s range of wines and in spring and fall, the vinery’s own cosy vine tavern is a great place to dive into local culture.
Ilonka's insider tip
Don’t miss the wine festival in Hammelburg and the “Uferweinfest“ in Randersacker, both taking place in summer. Or try the afterwork party, hosted at Markus Meier’s vinery in Ulsenheim from February to November.
Find out more about things to do and experiences in Würzburg & in the surrounding region:
Tourismusverband Franken e. V. (Tourism Board Franconia)
Wilhelminenstrasse 6
90461 Nuremberg
Phone: +49 911 9 41510
Email: info@frankentourismus.de
www.frankentourismus.de
Ilonka Scheuring
Weingut Scheuring
Lutzgasse 6
97276 Margetshöchheim
Phone: +49 931 463 633
Email: info@weingut-scheuring.de
www.weingut-scheuring.de