Grape Varieties
Müller-Thurgau, Schwarzriesling
Bacchus, Tauberschwarz
Most Famous Site
Beckstein, Reicholzheim
Vineyard Area
700 ha
Harvest
September – October
TERROIR PROFILE · Baden
Tauberfranken Easternmost Baden — Bocksbeutel tradition
Tauberfranken — Franconian Bocksbeutel enclave in Baden. Cool, clear, distinctive.
SOILS
Muschelkalk limestoneprecise, salty-mineral
Muschelkalk yields a crisp mineral acidity and salty depth.
Keuper marlpowerful, iron-red
Keuper marl with high iron content gives Lemberger and Pinot Noir powerful, spicy depth.
Sandstonewarm, dry, spicy
Sandstone warms quickly and yields ripe, fragrant wines with yellow fruit and fine spice.
CLIMATE · Cool continental
Cool-continental, late-frost risk, more continental in character.
TOPOGRAPHY · moderate
Tauber valley with moderate slopes.
WHAT IT MEANS IN THE GLASS
Typical Flavours of the Region
Riesling
WhiteMüller-Thurgau
WhiteSchwarzriesling
RedBacchus
WhiteTauberschwarz
RedRegion aroma cloud
Baden overview
This sub-region is part of Baden. The map shows all 9 sub-regions — Tauberfranken is highlighted.
Overview
Typical Varieties
Terroir & Climate
Wine Character
Tauberfranken forms Baden's easternmost tip along the Tauber valley, bordering Franconia directly. On about 700 hectares, Müller-Thurgau, Schwarzriesling, Bacchus and the Baden specialty Tauberschwarz dominate.
The region shares the Bocksbeutel tradition with Franconia – the iconic flask-shaped bottle. On Muschelkalk, acid-driven whites and light, fruity reds emerge. Key towns are Beckstein, Reicholzheim and Tauberbischofsheim.
Soil Type
Muschelkalk limestone, Keuper marl, local sandstone
Climate
Cool-continental, late-frost risk; around 1,600 sunshine hours
Top profiles
6 detailed profiles — all filterable in the list below
Bioweingut Baumann
Baden · Tauberfranken
Rivaner
Weingut und Fruchtsaftkelterei Andreas Geier
Baden · Tauberfranken · Königheim
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Weißburgunder
Weingut Johann August Sack
Baden · Tauberfranken
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Chardonnay
Weingut Krug
Baden · Tauberfranken · Külsheim
Spätburgunder, Silvaner, Müller-Thurgau
Winzerhof Oehm
Baden · Tauberfranken · Oberschüpf
Riesling, Müller-Thurgau, Schwarzriesling
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Weingut Benz
Baden · Tauberfranken · Lauda-Königshofen
All Wineries
17 resultsBioweingut Baumann
Baden · Tauberfranken
Rivaner
Weingut Johann August Sack
Baden · Tauberfranken
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Chardonnay
Weingut und Fruchtsaftkelterei Andreas Geier
Baden · Tauberfranken · Königheim
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Weißburgunder
Weingut Krug
Baden · Tauberfranken · Külsheim
Spätburgunder, Silvaner, Müller-Thurgau
Winzerhof Oehm
Baden · Tauberfranken · Oberschüpf
Riesling, Müller-Thurgau, Schwarzriesling
Weingut Benz
Baden · Tauberfranken · Lauda-Königshofen
Fürstliche Weingalerie Schloss Weikersheim
Baden · Tauberfranken · Weikersheim
Weingut Haag u. Martini GbR
Baden · Tauberfranken · Külsheim-Uissigheim
Weingut Oesterlein
Baden · Tauberfranken · Wertheim-Dertingen
Weingut Poth Fränkischer Wein Weinregion Franken weingueter.de
Baden · Tauberfranken · Röttingen
Weingut Ruthardt
Baden · Tauberfranken · Lauda-Königshofen
Weingut Schlör
Baden · Tauberfranken · Wertheim-Reicholzheim
Weingut Schmidt
Baden · Tauberfranken
Weingut Ulrich Buck
Baden · Tauberfranken · Tauberbischofsheim
Weinwirtschaft Ökoweingut Christian Geier
Baden · Tauberfranken · Königheim
Winzerhof Spengler
Baden · Tauberfranken
Winzerkeller im Taubertal
Baden · Tauberfranken · Wertheim-Reicholzheim
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 Tauberfranken?
The key grape varieties in Tauberfranken are Müller-Thurgau, Schwarzriesling, Bacchus and Tauberschwarz. The best-known vineyard is Beckstein, Reicholzheim.
When is the best time to visit Tauberfranken for wine?
The harvest in Tauberfranken 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 Tauberfranken taste like?
Soils: Muschelkalk limestone, Keuper marl, local sandstone. Climate: Cool-continental, late-frost risk; around 1,600 sunshine hours. Together they shape structure, acidity and aromatics – see the terroir profile above.
How many wineries are there in Tauberfranken?
Cellarmap lists 17 wineries in Tauberfranken across roughly 700 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 Tauberfranken?
Beckstein, Reicholzheim is regarded as the most famous vineyard of Tauberfranken. The vineyard overview on this page shows which estates farm it.
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