Grape Varieties
Spätburgunder, Grauburgunder
Weißburgunder
Most Famous Site
Ihringer Winklerberg, Achkarrer Schlossberg
Vineyard Area
4.400 ha
Harvest
September – October
TERROIR PROFILE · Baden
Kaiserstuhl Volcanic Pinot hotspot
Kaiserstuhl is Germany's Pinot volcano — Bercher, Salwey, Dr. Heger craft world-class wines here.
SOILS
Volcanic rocksmoky, mineral, powerful
Volcanic soils yield smoky, often iodine-mineral wines with dense structure.
Loessround, fruity, full
Loess stores water and nutrients. Wines tend to be rounder, juicier and fuller.
Marlbalanced, structured
Marl is a mix of limestone and clay — yields structured, balanced wines with acidity backbone.
CLIMATE · Warm · Dry · Sunny
Germany's warmest spot. Mediterranean-warm, over 1,900 sunshine hours on an extinct volcano.
TOPOGRAPHY · terraced
Volcanic dome in the Upper Rhine plain, terraced steep slopes.
WHAT IT MEANS IN THE GLASS
Typical Flavours of the Region
Spätburgunder
RedGrauburgunder
WhiteWeißburgunder
WhiteRegion aroma cloud
Baden overview
This sub-region is part of Baden. The map shows all 9 sub-regions — Kaiserstuhl is highlighted.
Overview
Typical Varieties
Terroir & Climate
Wine Character
The Kaiserstuhl is an extinct volcano in the middle of the Upper Rhine plain and Germany's warmest wine region. On about 4,400 hectares of volcanic rock, loess and marl, Pinot Noirs of international stature emerge alongside outstanding Pinot Gris and Pinot Blanc.
Legendary sites include Ihringer Winklerberg (Germany's sunniest vineyard), Achkarrer Schlossberg, Oberrotweiler Henkenberg and Bickensohler Steinfelsen. Top producers: Bercher, Salwey, Dr. Heger, Karl H. Johner, Franz Keller. The Kaiserstuhl is Germany's Burgundy – Mediterranean climate meets volcanic minerality.
Soil Type
Volcanic rock, tephra, loess overlays, local marls
Climate
Germany's warmest spot; over 1,900 sunshine hours; Mediterranean-warm
Top profiles
36 detailed profiles — all filterable in the list belowWeingut Bercher
Baden · Kaiserstuhl · Vogtsburg-Burkheim
Spätburgunder, Weißburgunder, Grauburgunder
Weingut Stigler
Baden · Kaiserstuhl · Ihringen
Spätburgunder, Riesling, Weißburgunder
Weingut Michel
Baden · Kaiserstuhl · Vogtsburg-Achkarren
Spätburgunder, Weißburgunder, Grauburgunder
Weingut Salwey
Baden · Kaiserstuhl · Vogtsburg-Oberrotweil
Grauburgunder, Spätburgunder, Weißburgunder
Weingut Franz Keller
Baden · Kaiserstuhl · Vogtsburg-Oberbergen
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Pinot Noir
Weingut Freiherr von Gleichenstein
Baden · Kaiserstuhl · Oberrotweil
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Pinot Noir
All Wineries
57 resultsWeingut Bercher
Baden · Kaiserstuhl · Vogtsburg-Burkheim
Spätburgunder, Weißburgunder, Grauburgunder
Weingut Stigler
Baden · Kaiserstuhl · Ihringen
Spätburgunder, Riesling, Weißburgunder
Weingut Michel
Baden · Kaiserstuhl · Vogtsburg-Achkarren
Spätburgunder, Weißburgunder, Grauburgunder
Weingut Salwey
Baden · Kaiserstuhl · Vogtsburg-Oberrotweil
Grauburgunder, Spätburgunder, Weißburgunder
Weingut Franz Keller
Baden · Kaiserstuhl · Vogtsburg-Oberbergen
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Pinot Noir
Weingut Freiherr von Gleichenstein
Baden · Kaiserstuhl · Oberrotweil
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Pinot Noir
Weingut Dr. Heger
Baden · Kaiserstuhl · Ihringen
Spätburgunder, Sauvignon Blanc, Grauburgunder
Weingut Karl H. Johner
Baden · Kaiserstuhl · Vogtsburg-Bischoffingen
Spätburgunder, Chardonnay, Weißburgunder
Staatsweingut Freiburg
Baden · Kaiserstuhl · Ihringen
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Chardonnay
Weingut Reinhold und Cornelia Schneider
Baden · Kaiserstuhl · Endingen
Spätburgunder, Weißburgunder, Grauburgunder
Weingut Knab
Baden · Kaiserstuhl · Endingen
Spätburgunder, Grauburgunder, Weißburgunder
Weingut Rabenhof
Baden · Kaiserstuhl · Jechtingen
Weingut L. Bastian
Baden · Kaiserstuhl
Weingut Konstanzer
Baden · Kaiserstuhl · Ihringen
Spätburgunder, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Winzergenossenschaft Oberbergen
Baden · Kaiserstuhl
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Pinot Noir
Weingut Trautwein
Baden · Kaiserstuhl · Bahlingen am Kaiserstuhl
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Pinot Noir
Sasbacher Winzerkeller e.G.
Baden · Kaiserstuhl · Sasbach am Kaiserstuhl
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Pinot Noir
Weingut Abril
Baden · Kaiserstuhl · Oberrotweil
Spätburgunder, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Events in Baden
All events in Baden →25 Sept – Mon, 28 September 2026
Ortenauer Weinfest Offenburg
Wine festival · Offenburg
10 Oct – Sun, 11 October 2026
Weinherbst Kaiserstuhl – Offene Keller
Open cellar · Vogtsburg im Kaiserstuhl
24 Apr – Sun, 25 April 2027
Badische Weinmesse Offenburg
Wine fair · Offenburg
25 Apr – Mon, 26 April 2027
VDP.Weinbörse Mainz
Tasting · Mainz
9 Jul – Mon, 12 July 2027
Meersburger Winzerfest
Wine festival · Meersburg
20 Aug – Mon, 23 August 2027
Ihringer Weinfest
Wine festival · Ihringen
Frequently Asked Questions
Which grape varieties define Kaiserstuhl?
The key grape varieties in Kaiserstuhl are Spätburgunder, Grauburgunder and Weißburgunder. The best-known vineyard is Ihringer Winklerberg, Achkarrer Schlossberg.
When is the best time to visit Kaiserstuhl for wine?
The harvest in Kaiserstuhl takes place September – October – when vineyards and cellars are busiest. May to July suits tastings without harvest bustle; many estates open their tasting rooms off-season by appointment.
What does the terroir of Kaiserstuhl taste like?
Soils: Volcanic rock, tephra, loess overlays, local marls. Climate: Germany's warmest spot; over 1,900 sunshine hours; Mediterranean-warm. Together they shape structure, acidity and aromatics – see the terroir profile above.
How many wineries are there in Kaiserstuhl?
Cellarmap lists 57 wineries in Kaiserstuhl across roughly 4,400 hectares of vines. Every profile shows location, contact, grape varieties and, where available, vineyards, classification and visitor information.
Which is the most famous vineyard in Kaiserstuhl?
Ihringer Winklerberg, Achkarrer Schlossberg is regarded as the most famous vineyard of Kaiserstuhl. The vineyard overview on this page shows which estates farm it.
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