Atmospheric autumn picture from the south of Baden-Württemberg: The Rotenberg vineyard near Stuttgart wears a colourful coat of leaves in autumn. The sky is blue and friendly.

Wine Knowledge from Baden-Württemberg

Interesting Facts about Wine

14.10.20269 min. read timeby Hirsch & Greif

Wine made easy: Key facts and essential knowledge from Baden-Württemberg’s wine regions at a glance.

Baden and Württemberg at a Glance

Where the Wine in Southwest Germany Calls Home

Wine made easy: discover the essentials of Baden-Württemberg wine country. Covering more than 25,800 hectares of vineyards, the two wine-growing regions of Baden and Württemberg have shaped winemaking in Southwest Germany for centuries. Learn more about what makes these wine regions special, their impressive steep-slope vineyards and the wide variety of wines produced here.

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The map shows where the wine regions of Baden and Württemberg are located.

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Our wine and cellar experts are delighted to share knowledge passed down through generations – perhaps on an informative walk through the vineyards or a tour of the wine cellar.Wine experience guides draw attention to special features along the way. They know which grape varieties thrive in each vineyard and what work needs to be done throughout the year. They can also share the history of their wine region and answer your questions with genuine passion. This offers fascinating insights into the many different aspects of working in the vineyard.During tastings, sommeliers introduce you to the world of wine aromas. Virtual wine tastings are also available, with information about the wine in your glass displayed on a screen or your phone. If you prefer to explore independently, there are numerous informative to discover.Curious to learn more? Here are some essential wine basics for beginners and an introduction to Baden-Württemberg’s Weinsüden.

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Introducing the Wine Regions in Baden-Württemberg

Topics at a Glance

View of the vineyards of Kappelrodeck-Waldulm in the evening sun. The light is warm and the vines are lush green.

Baden Wine Region at a Glance

Blessed by the Sun

Baden is one of the two major wine-growing regions in Southwest Germany. Baden wine country covers around 15,800 hectares of vineyards and stretches for 400 kilometres. It is divided into nine wine regions: Lake Constance, Markgräflerland, Kaiserstuhl, Tuniberg, Breisgau, Ortenau, Kraichgau, Badische Bergstraße and Tauberfranken.Thanks to its unique geographical location, Baden enjoys more sunshine and a warmer climate than anywhere else in Germany. Its excellent soils also help give the wines of each region their own distinctive character. Around two-thirds of Baden’s vineyards are planted with five white grape varieties: Müller-Thurgau, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Gutedel and Pinot Blanc. Pinot Noir accounts for the remaining third, which is why Baden is often referred to as a haven for Pinot varieties.

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Baden is the only German wine-growing region in European Wine-Growing Zone B and ranks among Europe’s finest wine regions.

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Lake Constance Wine Region

In 884, Charles III planted the first Pinot Noir vines in Bodman’s royal vineyard. Pinot Noir remains the most important grape variety around Lake Constance today, producing vibrant, fruity rosés and elegant red wines. Along the lakeshore, soils formed by weathered glacial deposits lend Lake Constance wines a delicate elegance and fruitiness unique in German winemaking. Germany’s highest vineyards are found amid the wild, romantic volcanic landscape of the Hegau, producing wines renowned for their distinctive minerality and subtle spice. weinregion-bodensee.com

Lake Constance Wine Region

View over Lake Constance and its extensive vineyard landscape.

Markgräflerland Wine Region

Kaiserstuhl Weine Region

The Kaiserstuhl is Germany’s warmest region. This sun-drenched volcanic upland rises from the Upper Rhine Plain between the Black Forest and the Vosges Mountains. Its distinctive vineyard terraces were painstakingly created to preserve the fertile loess and weathered volcanic soils. The dark, sometimes black volcanic rock absorbs heat during the day and releases it at night and in cooler weather. These conditions produce full-bodied wines with a warm-climate character. The Kaiserstuhl wine region is renowned far beyond its borders for distinctive Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir wines, as well as intensely aromatic varieties.naturgarten-kaiserstuhl.de

View of the vineyards from the vantage point on the Texas Pass near Vogtsburg im Kaiserstuhl, with the Totenkopf, the highest point in the Kaiserstuhl, in the background

Kaiserstuhl Weine Region

Famous: the Texas Pass with views of the the many wine terraces

Tuniberg Wine Region

The Tuniberg lies in the Breisgau region, close to Freiburg. Rising around 100 metres above the Rhine Plain, its vineyard terraces shape the local landscape. Geologically, it consists of limestone covered by loess. Terraced cultivation predominates, as the silt-rich loess would otherwise be easily eroded by rain. Pinot Noir is the leading grape variety, accounting for more than 50% of the vineyard area. Müller-Thurgau is followed by the white Pinot varieties. The region’s Pinot wines have a warm, appealing style and offer a rich, full-bodied taste.Tuniberg-wein.de

View of the Tuniberg in the Baden wine region at sunrise. The vineyards stand out lush green against the reddish morning sky.

Tuniberg Wine Region

The Tuniberg is a small hill between the Black Forest and the Rhine.

Breisgau Wine Region

The Breisgau wine region extends from Freiburg to Offenburg and into the foothills of the Black Forest. Its hillside and terraced vineyards also include the Glottertal valley. The underlying geology comprises shell limestone, red sandstone and Tertiary marl, covered by a thick layer of loess. Abundant rainfall and long hours of sunshine favour a wide variety of grapes, although Pinot Noir is particularly important. In the Glottertal, gneiss adds to the region’s complex geology, and the grapes are often made into Weißherbst or rosé wines. Overall, the Pinot varieties benefit from the heavy, deep loess-loam soils, which give the wines remarkable power.weinlandbreisgau.de

View of the idyllic vineyards and the village of Glottertal. The valley widens out. At the edge you can see the wooded foothills of the Black Forest.

Breisgau Wine Region

The Glottertal valley offers a fascinating view of the Rhine plain.

Ortenau Wine Region

Ortenau is Germany’s southernmost Riesling region, stretching along the Black Forest from Baden-Baden to Offenburg. Its granite and gneiss soils, interspersed with porphyry and quartzite, give Riesling wines their characteristic minerality, with notes of citrus and exotic fruit. Alongside elegant Rieslings, rich and velvety Pinot varieties also thrive here – above all, Pinot Noir, the diva of red grapes. In Ortenau, it develops characteristic smoky nuances and a velvety richness. Cool fruit, tannins and dark berry aromas enhance these full-bodied wines.weinparadies-ortenau.de

Ortenau Wine Region

Kappelrodeck-Waldulm offers fascinating views over the vineyards.

Kraichgau Wine Region

The Kraichgau lies between Heidelberg and Pforzheim and is known for its gentle, rolling hills and abundant sunshine. Its vineyard soils comprise Keuper marl, shell limestone and red sandstone, often topped by the loess characteristic of Baden. Terroir formed from shell limestone consists of loamy marl or clay-rich calcareous marl. The soils’ ability to retain heat contributes to the Kraichgau’s favourable climate. Riesling and Pinot Noir are among the region’s key grape varieties. The white Auxerrois grape also thrives here and is a regional speciality. Its wines offer expressive aromas, a delicately creamy texture and a vibrant freshness.imsuedenganzoben.de/kraichgau-stromberg

Kraichgau Wine Region

The wine region in Baden stretches across a gently rolling landscape.

Wine Region Badische Bergstrasse

The Badische Bergstraße lies on Baden’s northern boundary and enjoys a remarkably warm climate. As a result, spring usually arrives earlier than in other regions, transforming the landscape into a flowering garden of cherry, peach and almond trees. The vineyards feature a diverse range of terroirs, including deep loess and loess-loam soils, as well as weathered porphyry, granite, gneiss and, in places, red sandstone. In the southern part of the region, these alternate with Keuper marl. This diversity creates scope for a wide variety of distinctive wines. Pinot Noir takes centre stage, producing an intriguing style with mineral notes and impressive structure.diebergstrasse.de

View of the vineyards of the Badische Bergstrasse wine region A path leads through the vineyards. The ruins of Strahlenburg Castle stand in the background.

Wine Region Badische Bergstrasse

View of the Strahlenburg castle near Schriesheim in the wine region of Baden

Tauberfranken Wine Region

Tauberfranken is Baden’s northernmost wine region and therefore has a comparatively cool climate. Pinot Meunier and Müller-Thurgau are the dominant grape varieties. Its stony, predominantly calcareous soils produce elegant wines that are highly prized by wine lovers. Most vineyard soils derive from layers of shell limestone, whose distinctive minerality is particularly evident in the white wines. imsuedenganzoben.de/weinlandtaubertal

Tauberfranken Wine Region

Rolling vineyards shape the Tauber Valley in northern Baden-Württemberg.

View of the Canstatter Zuckerle steep slope near Stuttgart. The vineyards lie in the sun. The Neckar flows in the corner below.

View of the sunny steep slope Winklerberg in Ihringen am Kaiserstuhl. A wooden vineyard hut stands in the foreground of the vineyards. The sky is blue.

View of the Meersburger Rieschen steep slope on Lake Constance. Meersburg Castle sits enthroned on top of the hill. Lake Constance lies at the foot of the mountain. You can see the harbour.

View through the vines to the Engelsberg steep slope in Bühlertal. The sky is blue and sunny.

In the foreground are steep slopes. Above the slope is the stronghold of Emmendingen. In the background are forests.

The Neckar flows on the left. On the right, terraced steep slopes rise upwards.

View over the old town centre of Esslingen. On the left is a vineyard path and terraced steep slopes with cultivated vines.

View of steep slopes in the Rems Valley with a castle ruin. A path winds its way through the sunny wine terraces. The sky is blue.

View over the steep slopes in Rosswag. On the left is a village with houses. The vineyards on the right are colourful from autumn.

View over the Mundelsheim Neckar loop. All around are flat vineyards and terraced steep slopes.

Steep Slope Canstatter Zuckerle

The steep vineyard Canstatter Zuckerle is located near Stuttgart in Württemberg.

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