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Württemberg wine region vineyards and landscape

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

Average temperature: 10°C
Mixed red varieties (Riesling leads white wine production)

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).

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