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== Origins and history ==

Silvaner is believed to have originated in Central Europe, with genetic evidence linking it to a cross between [[Traminer]] and an ancient Austrian variety once known as Österreichisch-Weiss.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015, ISBN 978-0198705383.</ref> The variety spread widely through monastic and courtly viticulture during the Middle Ages and became firmly established in German-speaking wine regions by the seventeenth century.

Silvaner is believed to have originated in Central Europe, with genetic evidence linking it to a cross between [[Traminer]] and an ancient [[Austrian]] variety once known as [[Österreichisch-Weiss]].<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015, ISBN 978-0198705383.</ref> The variety spread widely through monastic and courtly viticulture during the Middle Ages and became firmly established in German-speaking wine regions by the seventeenth century.

During the twentieth century, Silvaner’s reputation declined in some areas due to high-yielding plantings and use in neutral bulk wines. More recent quality-focused viticulture has led to a reassessment of its potential, particularly on favourable sites.

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 == Origins and history ==
-Silvaner is believed to have originated in Central Europe, with genetic evidence linking it to a cross between [[Traminer]] and an ancient Austrian variety once known as Österreichisch-Weiss.<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015, ISBN 978-0198705383.</ref> The variety spread widely through monastic and courtly viticulture during the Middle Ages and became firmly established in German-speaking wine regions by the seventeenth century.
+Silvaner is believed to have originated in Central Europe, with genetic evidence linking it to a cross between [[Traminer]] and an ancient [[Austrian]] variety once known as [[Österreichisch-Weiss]].<ref>Robinson (ed.), ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'', Oxford University Press, 2015, ISBN 978-0198705383.</ref> The variety spread widely through monastic and courtly viticulture during the Middle Ages and became firmly established in German-speaking wine regions by the seventeenth century.
 During the twentieth century, Silvaner’s reputation declined in some areas due to high-yielding plantings and use in neutral bulk wines. More recent quality-focused viticulture has led to a reassessment of its potential, particularly on favourable sites.