Württemberg Wine Region
Discover Germany's red wine heartland, where Riesling thrives alongside Trollinger and Lemberger in the steep terraced vineyards around Stuttgart and the Neckar Valley.
About Württemberg
Württemberg stands as Germany's premier red wine region, yet Riesling remains the most planted white grape (18% of total area). The region's steep terraced vineyards around Stuttgart create some of the most dramatically sited Riesling vineyards in Germany, producing firm, mineral-driven wines with excellent aging potential.
Quick Facts
Riesling Characteristics
Flavor Profile
Württemberg Rieslings are typically dry, full-bodied, and earthy with pronounced minerality. Stone fruit flavors balanced by firm structure and slight herbal undertones.
Best Vintages
Recent excellent years: 2022, 2020, 2018, 2015. Continental climate creates vintage variation.
Wine Towns & Cities in Württemberg
Explore the charming wine towns and cities that make Württemberg a premier destination for Riesling enthusiasts.
Planning Your Visit
Best Time to Visit
Late spring through early autumn. Visit during Stuttgart Weindorf (August) - one of Germany's biggest wine festivals in the city center.
Wine Tourism Tips
Stuttgart offers unique urban vineyard experience. Visit Fellbach and Remstal for scenic terraced vineyards. Experience traditional Besenwirtschaften (broom taverns).