Grape Varieties
Gutedel, Spätburgunder
Weißburgunder
Most Famous Site
Ölberg, Schlossberg, Sonnhole
Vineyard Area
3.100 ha
Harvest
September – October
TERROIR PROFILE · Baden
Markgräflerland Gutedel heartland in the deep south
Markgräflerland is Germany's Gutedel country — one of the oldest cultivated grape varieties.
SOILS
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.
Limestoneprecise, mineral
Limestone delivers tension, structure and a cooler, more mineral character.
Marlbalanced, structured
Marl is a mix of limestone and clay — yields structured, balanced wines with acidity backbone.
CLIMATE · Warm · Dry · Sunny
Warmest and sunniest German climate — almost Switzerland/Alsace.
TOPOGRAPHY · gentle
Gentle slopes between Freiburg and Basel.
WHAT IT MEANS IN THE GLASS
Typical Flavours of the Region
Spätburgunder
RedWeißburgunder
WhiteGutedel
WhiteRegion aroma cloud
Baden overview
This sub-region is part of Baden. The map shows all 9 sub-regions — Markgräflerland is highlighted.
Overview
Typical Varieties
Terroir & Climate
Wine Character
Markgräflerland south of Freiburg to the Swiss border is Germany's southernmost wine region. On about 3,100 hectares, one specialty dominates: Gutedel (Chasselas), one of the oldest cultivated grape varieties in the world, traditionally grown here.
Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc and Müller-Thurgau also thrive on the loamy loess soils. Typical sites include Schliengener Sonnenstück, Sulzburger Altenberg and Auggener Schäf. Top producers: Andreas Laible (in Bürkenfeld), Hans-Peter Ziereisen (Efringen-Kirchen), Weingut Schlumberger and Burg Staufenberg. The region is also known for its gastronomy and wellness tourism.
Soil Type
Loess loam, marl, calcareous marl, local Jurassic limestone
Climate
One of Germany's warmest and sunniest climates; over 1,800 sunshine hours
Top profiles
27 detailed profiles — all filterable in the list belowWeingut Ziereisen
Baden · Markgräflerland · Efringen-Kirchen
Spätburgunder, Gutedel, Syrah
Weingut Köpfer
Baden · Markgräflerland
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Chardonnay
Weingut Fritz Waßmer
Baden · Markgräflerland · Bad Krozingen-Schlatt
Spätburgunder, Chardonnay, Weißburgunder
Weingut Martin Waßmer
Baden · Markgräflerland · Bad Krozingen-Schlatt
Spätburgunder, Chardonnay, Grauburgunder
Weingut H. Ulmann
Baden · Markgräflerland
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Chardonnay
Weingut Rieger
Baden · Markgräflerland · Betberg
Spätburgunder, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
All Wineries
67 resultsWeingut Ziereisen
Baden · Markgräflerland · Efringen-Kirchen
Spätburgunder, Gutedel, Syrah
Weingut Köpfer
Baden · Markgräflerland
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Chardonnay
Weingut Fritz Waßmer
Baden · Markgräflerland · Bad Krozingen-Schlatt
Spätburgunder, Chardonnay, Weißburgunder
Weingut Martin Waßmer
Baden · Markgräflerland · Bad Krozingen-Schlatt
Spätburgunder, Chardonnay, Grauburgunder
Weingut H. Ulmann
Baden · Markgräflerland
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Chardonnay
Weingut Rieger
Baden · Markgräflerland · Betberg
Spätburgunder, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Weingut Rieger
Baden · Markgräflerland
Spätburgunder, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Weingut Familie Ruesch
Baden · Markgräflerland · Buggingen
Spätburgunder, Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc
Weingut Feuerstein
Baden · Markgräflerland · Heitersheim
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Cabernet Sauvignon
Weingut Greiner
Baden · Markgräflerland
Spätburgunder, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Weingut Wiesler
Baden · Markgräflerland
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Gewürztraminer
Weingut Zähringer
Baden · Markgräflerland · Heitersheim
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Merlot
Weingut Zotz
Baden · Markgräflerland · Heitersheim
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Pinot Noir
Bezirkskellerei Markgräflerland eG
Baden · Markgräflerland · Efringen-Kirchen
Spätburgunder, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc
Schneider-Krafft
Baden · Markgräflerland · Müllheim im Markgräflerland
Spätburgunder, Grauburgunder, Gutedel
Weingut Scherer&Zimmer
Baden · Markgräflerland · Bad Krozingen
Grauburgunder, Gutedel
Weingut Berner
Baden · Markgräflerland
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Sauvignon Blanc
Weingut Hermann Dörflinger
Baden · Markgräflerland · Müllheim im Markgräflerland
Spätburgunder, Chardonnay, Merlot
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 Markgräflerland?
The key grape varieties in Markgräflerland are Gutedel, Spätburgunder and Weißburgunder. The best-known vineyard is Ölberg, Schlossberg, Sonnhole.
When is the best time to visit Markgräflerland for wine?
The harvest in Markgräflerland 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 Markgräflerland taste like?
Soils: Loess loam, marl, calcareous marl, local Jurassic limestone. Climate: One of Germany's warmest and sunniest climates; over 1,800 sunshine hours. Together they shape structure, acidity and aromatics – see the terroir profile above.
How many wineries are there in Markgräflerland?
Cellarmap lists 67 wineries in Markgräflerland across roughly 3,100 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 Markgräflerland?
Ölberg, Schlossberg, Sonnhole is regarded as the most famous vineyard of Markgräflerland. The vineyard overview on this page shows which estates farm it.
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