Alsace · Sub-regions
Mitte (Andlau–Dambach)
Mittelbergheim, Andlau, Nothalten, Blienschwiller, Dambach-la-Ville and Châtenois: schist (Kastelberg), granite (Frankstein) and sandstone shape austere, mineral Riesling. Zotzenberg is the only Grand Cru permitted for Sylvaner.
Grape Varieties
Riesling, Gewürztraminer
Pinot Gris, Sylvaner
Most Famous Site
Kastelberg, Wiebelsberg, Moenchberg, Frankstein
Vineyard Area
2.000 ha
Harvest
September – October
TERROIR PROFILE · Alsace
Mitte (Andlau–Dambach) Schist & granite — the austere middle
Alsace's only schist (Kastelberg) and the Frankstein granite: the region's most mineral Rieslings.
SOILS
Slatemineral, smoky
Slate stores heat and releases it at night — wines show wet stone, smoke and a delicate structure.
Graniteelegant, lightly spicy
Weathered granite produces elegant, slender wines with fine, lightly spicy profile.
Sandstonewarm, dry, spicy
Sandstone warms quickly and yields ripe, fragrant wines with yellow fruit and fine spice.
CLIMATE · Warm · Dry · Sunny
Dry in the Vosges rain shadow, cool nights at the slope bases.
TOPOGRAPHY · steep
Steep slopes near Andlau (Kastelberg schist) and Dambach (Frankstein granite).
WHAT IT MEANS IN THE GLASS
Typical Flavours of the Region
Riesling
WhiteSilvaner
WhiteGewürztraminer
WhiteGrauburgunder
WhiteRegion aroma cloud
Alsace overview
This sub-region is part of Alsace. The map shows all 4 sub-regions — Mitte (Andlau–Dambach) is highlighted.
Overview
Typical Varieties
Terroir & Climate
Soil Type
Schist, granite, sandstone
Climate
Semi-continental, dry
Top profiles
9 detailed profiles — all filterable in the list below
Domaine Fernand Engel
Elsass · Mitte (Andlau–Dambach) · Rorschwihr
Riesling, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Domaine Rolly Gassmann
Elsass · Mitte (Andlau–Dambach) · Rorschwihr
Riesling, Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc
Domaine Muller-Koeberlé
Elsass · Mitte (Andlau–Dambach) · Saint-Hippolyte
Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris
Domaine Paul Fahrer
Elsass · Mitte (Andlau–Dambach) · Orschwiller
Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris
Domaine Gilg
Elsass · Mitte (Andlau–Dambach) · Mittelbergheim
Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc
Domaine Dirringer
Elsass · Mitte (Andlau–Dambach)
Riesling, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
All Wineries
31 resultsDomaine Fernand Engel
Elsass · Mitte (Andlau–Dambach) · Rorschwihr
Riesling, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Domaine Rolly Gassmann
Elsass · Mitte (Andlau–Dambach) · Rorschwihr
Riesling, Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc
Domaine Muller-Koeberlé
Elsass · Mitte (Andlau–Dambach) · Saint-Hippolyte
Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris
Domaine Paul Fahrer
Elsass · Mitte (Andlau–Dambach) · Orschwiller
Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris
Domaine Gilg
Elsass · Mitte (Andlau–Dambach) · Mittelbergheim
Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc
Domaine Dirringer
Elsass · Mitte (Andlau–Dambach)
Riesling, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Gustave Lorentz
Elsass · Mitte (Andlau–Dambach) · Bergheim
Riesling, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris
Caveau Nartz
Elsass · Mitte (Andlau–Dambach)
Domaine Bléger
Elsass · Mitte (Andlau–Dambach) · Saint-Hippolyte
Achillée
Elsass · Mitte (Andlau–Dambach)
Beck-Domaine du Rempart
Elsass · Mitte (Andlau–Dambach)
Domaine Durrmann
Elsass · Mitte (Andlau–Dambach)
Domaine Jos. Straub
Elsass · Mitte (Andlau–Dambach)
Domaine Vincent Kieffer
Elsass · Mitte (Andlau–Dambach)
Dontenville
Elsass · Mitte (Andlau–Dambach)
Frey Benoit
Elsass · Mitte (Andlau–Dambach)
Freyburger, Louis, Vins d'Alsace
Elsass · Mitte (Andlau–Dambach)
Henri Wassler
Elsass · Mitte (Andlau–Dambach)
Events in Alsace
All events in Alsace →26 Sept – Sun, 4 October 2026
Fête du Vin Nouveau Eguisheim
Wine festival · Eguisheim
2 Oct – Sun, 4 October 2026
Fête des Vendanges Barr
Wine festival · Barr
19 Feb – Mon, 22 February 2027
Salon des Vins des Vignerons Indépendants Strasbourg
Wine fair · Straßburg
15 May – Sun, 16 May 2027
Pique-nique chez le Vigneron Indépendant (Elsass)
Open cellar · Elsass
15 May – Sun, 16 May 2027
Portes Ouvertes Grands Crus Alsace
Open cellar · Elsass
Sun, 6 June 2027
SlowUp Alsace
Wine walk · Sélestat / Dambach-la-Ville / Bergheim
Frequently Asked Questions
Which grape varieties define Mitte (Andlau–Dambach)?
The key grape varieties in Mitte (Andlau–Dambach) are Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris and Sylvaner. The best-known vineyard is Kastelberg, Wiebelsberg, Moenchberg, Frankstein.
When is the best time to visit Mitte (Andlau–Dambach) for wine?
The harvest in Mitte (Andlau–Dambach) 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 Mitte (Andlau–Dambach) taste like?
Soils: Schist, granite, sandstone. Climate: Semi-continental, dry. Together they shape structure, acidity and aromatics – see the terroir profile above.
How many wineries are there in Mitte (Andlau–Dambach)?
Cellarmap lists 31 wineries in Mitte (Andlau–Dambach) across roughly 2,000 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 Mitte (Andlau–Dambach)?
Kastelberg, Wiebelsberg, Moenchberg, Frankstein is regarded as the most famous vineyard of Mitte (Andlau–Dambach). The vineyard overview on this page shows which estates farm it.
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