Grape Varieties
Riesling, Spätburgunder
Schwarzriesling
Most Famous Site
Sulzfelder Burg Ravensburg, Eichelberg
Vineyard Area
1.500 ha
Harvest
September – October
TERROIR PROFILE · Baden
Kraichgau Hill mosaic between Heidelberg and Heilbronn
Kraichgau — Burg Ravensburg, Heitlinger, Klumpp. Muschelkalk Riesling on rolling hills.
SOILS
Muschelkalk limestoneprecise, salty-mineral
Muschelkalk yields a crisp mineral acidity and salty depth.
Loessround, fruity, full
Loess stores water and nutrients. Wines tend to be rounder, juicier and fuller.
Loambody-rich, velvety
Loamy soils give wines volume and a soft, velvety mouthfeel.
Keuper marlpowerful, iron-red
Keuper marl with high iron content gives Lemberger and Pinot Noir powerful, spicy depth.
CLIMATE · Cool continental
Mild continental, sheltered between Black Forest and Odenwald.
TOPOGRAPHY · moderate
Hilly, varied exposures.
WHAT IT MEANS IN THE GLASS
Typical Flavours of the Region
Riesling
WhiteSpätburgunder
RedSchwarzriesling
RedRegion aroma cloud
Baden overview
This sub-region is part of Baden. The map shows all 9 sub-regions — Kraichgau is highlighted.
Overview
Typical Varieties
Terroir & Climate
Wine Character
The Kraichgau is a hilly landscape between Heidelberg and Heilbronn covering about 1,500 hectares. Geologically the region is shaped by Muschelkalk limestone and loess loam – ideal for structured Rieslings and elegant Pinot Noirs.
Known sites include Sulzfelder Burg Ravensburg (a hilltop castle vineyard) and Eichelberg. The Kraichgau has a strong cooperative culture; family estates like Burg Ravensburg, Heitlinger and Klumpp also stand out.
Soil Type
Muschelkalk limestone, loess loam, Keuper marl
Climate
Mild continental, sheltered by Odenwald and Black Forest; ~1,700 sunshine hours
Top profiles
12 detailed profiles — all filterable in the list belowWeingut Burg Ravensburg
Baden · Kraichgau · Sulzfeld
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Lemberger
Weingut Heitlinger
Baden · Kraichgau · Östringen-Tiefenbach
Spätburgunder, Riesling, Weißburgunder
Weingut Klumpp
Baden · Kraichgau · Bruchsal
Spätburgunder, Riesling, Weißburgunder
Weingut Wachtstetter GbR
Baden · Kraichgau
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Chardonnay
Weingut Fellini
Baden · Kraichgau · Rauenberg
Weißer Burgunder, Grauer Burgunder, Auxerrois
Weingut Plag
Baden · Kraichgau · Kürnbach
Sortiment in fünf Kategorien: Weiß, Rosé, Rot
All Wineries
33 resultsWeingut Burg Ravensburg
Baden · Kraichgau · Sulzfeld
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Lemberger
Weingut Heitlinger
Baden · Kraichgau · Östringen-Tiefenbach
Spätburgunder, Riesling, Weißburgunder
Weingut Klumpp
Baden · Kraichgau · Bruchsal
Spätburgunder, Riesling, Weißburgunder
Weingut Wachtstetter GbR
Baden · Kraichgau
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Chardonnay
Weingut Fellini
Baden · Kraichgau · Rauenberg
Weißer Burgunder, Grauer Burgunder, Auxerrois
Weingut Plag
Baden · Kraichgau · Kürnbach
Sortiment in fünf Kategorien: Weiß, Rosé, Rot
Sektkellerei Emil Schweickert
Baden · Kraichgau
Riesling, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc
Weingut Claus Bischoff
Baden · Kraichgau · Keltern-Dietlingen
Riesling, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Weingut Rudolf Bosch
Baden · Kraichgau · Kronau
Spätburgunder, Müller-Thurgau, Auxerrois
Weinbau Hubert Bachmann
Baden · Kraichgau · Neibsheim
Chardonnay, Merlot, Müller-Thurgau
Weingut Otto Keller
Baden · Kraichgau · Eisingen
Weingut & Besenwirtschaft Czech
Baden · Kraichgau · Kürnbach
Kelter der Winzergenossenschaft Hohenklingen
Baden · Kraichgau · Hohenklingen
Kelterei Roth
Baden · Kraichgau · Karlsdorf-Neuthard
Kuckuckshof
Baden · Kraichgau · Karlsbad-Jttersbach
Neye
Baden · Kraichgau
Staatsweingut Karlsruhe-Durlach
Baden · Kraichgau · Karlsruhe-Durlach
Weingut Allmendinger
Baden · Kraichgau
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 Kraichgau?
The key grape varieties in Kraichgau are Riesling, Spätburgunder and Schwarzriesling. The best-known vineyard is Sulzfelder Burg Ravensburg, Eichelberg.
When is the best time to visit Kraichgau for wine?
The harvest in Kraichgau 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 Kraichgau taste like?
Soils: Muschelkalk limestone, loess loam, Keuper marl. Climate: Mild continental, sheltered by Odenwald and Black Forest; ~1,700 sunshine hours. Together they shape structure, acidity and aromatics – see the terroir profile above.
How many wineries are there in Kraichgau?
Cellarmap lists 33 wineries in Kraichgau across roughly 1,500 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 Kraichgau?
Sulzfelder Burg Ravensburg, Eichelberg is regarded as the most famous vineyard of Kraichgau. The vineyard overview on this page shows which estates farm it.
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