Franconia · Sub-regions
Steigerwald (Iphofen–Castell)
On the western edge of the Steigerwald the vines grow on gypsum Keuper and reed sandstone – heavy, mineral-rich soils giving powerful, smoky Silvaner and Riesling. Iphofen (Julius-Echter-Berg, Kronsberg) with Hans Wirsching, Johann Ruck and Zehntkeller, Rödelsee (Küchenmeister) and Castell, cradle of German Silvaner since 1659, are the centres.
Grape Varieties
Silvaner, Riesling
Scheurebe, Müller-Thurgau, Spätburgunder, Weißburgunder
Most Famous Site
Iphöfer Julius-Echter-Berg
Vineyard Area
1.400 ha
TERROIR PROFILE · Franconia
Steigerwald (Iphofen–Castell) Gypsum-Keuper power
Steigerwald: powerful, smoky Silvaner and Riesling from gypsum Keuper.
SOILS
Keuper marlpowerful, iron-red
Keuper marl with high iron content gives Lemberger and Pinot Noir powerful, spicy depth.
Marlbalanced, structured
Marl is a mix of limestone and clay — yields structured, balanced wines with acidity backbone.
Sandstonewarm, dry, spicy
Sandstone warms quickly and yields ripe, fragrant wines with yellow fruit and fine spice.
CLIMATE · Cool continental
Cooler and more wind-exposed than the Main valley; late ripening, long hang time.
TOPOGRAPHY · moderate
West-facing slopes of the Steigerwald at Iphofen, Rödelsee and Castell.
WHAT IT MEANS IN THE GLASS
Typical Flavours of the Region
Riesling
WhiteSpätburgunder
RedSilvaner
WhiteWeißburgunder
WhiteMüller-Thurgau
WhiteScheurebe
WhiteRegion aroma cloud
Franconia overview
This sub-region is part of Franconia. The map shows all 4 sub-regions — Steigerwald (Iphofen–Castell) is highlighted.
Overview
Typical Varieties
Terroir & Climate
Soil Type
Gypsum Keuper, reed sandstone, Lettenkeuper
Climate
Top sites & producers
11 sitesThe most important classified single vineyards in the region. Classification per VDP (German Prädikat Wine Estates Association) and traditional vineyard registers.
By place (11)
Steigerwald (Iphofen–Castell)11 entries
Sources: VDP, state vineyard registers, Wikipedia vineyard articles, traditional vineyard literature.
Top profiles
26 detailed profiles — all filterable in the list belowWeingut Wirsching
Franken · Steigerwald (Iphofen–Castell) · Iphofen
Silvaner, Riesling, Scheurebe
Fürstlich Castell'sches Domänenamt
Franken · Steigerwald (Iphofen–Castell) · Castell
Silvaner, Müller-Thurgau, Riesling
Weingut Weltner
Franken · Steigerwald (Iphofen–Castell) · Rödelsee
Silvaner, Riesling, Scheurebe
Weingut Johann Ruck
Franken · Steigerwald (Iphofen–Castell) · Iphofen
Silvaner, Riesling, Grauburgunder
Weingut Roth
Franken · Steigerwald (Iphofen–Castell) · Wiesenbronn
Silvaner, Spätburgunder, Riesling
Weingut u. Winzerhof Emmerich
Franken · Steigerwald (Iphofen–Castell) · Mönchsondheim
Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Silvaner
All Wineries
76 resultsWeingut Wirsching
Franken · Steigerwald (Iphofen–Castell) · Iphofen
Silvaner, Riesling, Scheurebe
Fürstlich Castell'sches Domänenamt
Franken · Steigerwald (Iphofen–Castell) · Castell
Silvaner, Müller-Thurgau, Riesling
Weingut Johann Ruck
Franken · Steigerwald (Iphofen–Castell) · Iphofen
Silvaner, Riesling, Grauburgunder
Weingut Weltner
Franken · Steigerwald (Iphofen–Castell) · Rödelsee
Silvaner, Riesling, Scheurebe
Weingut Roth
Franken · Steigerwald (Iphofen–Castell) · Wiesenbronn
Silvaner, Spätburgunder, Riesling
Weingut u. Winzerhof Emmerich
Franken · Steigerwald (Iphofen–Castell) · Mönchsondheim
Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Silvaner
Weingut Johann Arnold
Franken · Steigerwald (Iphofen–Castell) · Mönchsondheim
Weingut Weigand
Franken · Steigerwald (Iphofen–Castell) · Mönchsondheim
Weinbau Hess
Franken · Steigerwald (Iphofen–Castell) · Rödelsee
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Weißburgunder
Weingut Bernhard Rippstein
Franken · Steigerwald (Iphofen–Castell) · Sand a. Main
Silvaner, Müller-Thurgau, Schwarzriesling
Weingut Vollhals
Franken · Steigerwald (Iphofen–Castell) · Rödelsee
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Chardonnay
Weingut Melber
Franken · Steigerwald (Iphofen–Castell) · Rödelsee
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Weißburgunder
Weingut Steinberger
Franken · Steigerwald (Iphofen–Castell) · Wiesenbronn
Spätburgunder, Silvaner, Müller-Thurgau
Weinmanufaktur 3 Zeilen
Franken · Steigerwald (Iphofen–Castell) · Rödelsee
Riesling, Chardonnay, Weißburgunder
Häckerscheune Volkamer
Franken · Steigerwald (Iphofen–Castell) · Ippesheim
Weingut Martin
Franken · Steigerwald (Iphofen–Castell) · Zeil am Main
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Silvaner
Weingut Wellmann
Franken · Steigerwald (Iphofen–Castell) · Ippesheim
Silvaner, Müller-Thurgau, Kerner
Weinbau Dürr
Franken · Steigerwald (Iphofen–Castell) · Ippesheim
Events in Franconia
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VDP.Weinbörse Mainz
Tasting · Mainz
8 May – Sun, 9 May 2027
Mainfranken Weinfrühling Würzburg
Tasting · Würzburg
28 May – Mon, 31 May 2027
Randersackerer Weinfest
Wine festival · Randersacker
2 Jul – Mon, 5 July 2027
Iphöfer Weinfest
Wine festival · Iphofen
6 Aug – Mon, 9 August 2027
Escherndorfer Weinfest
Wine festival · Volkach-Escherndorf
13 Aug – Tue, 17 August 2027
Volkacher Weinfest
Wine festival · Volkach
Frequently Asked Questions
Which grape varieties define Steigerwald (Iphofen–Castell)?
The key grape varieties in Steigerwald (Iphofen–Castell) are Silvaner, Riesling, Scheurebe, Müller-Thurgau and Spätburgunder. The best-known vineyard is Iphöfer Julius-Echter-Berg.
What does the terroir of Steigerwald (Iphofen–Castell) taste like?
Soils: Gypsum Keuper, reed sandstone, Lettenkeuper. Together they shape structure, acidity and aromatics – see the terroir profile above.
How many wineries are there in Steigerwald (Iphofen–Castell)?
Cellarmap lists 76 wineries in Steigerwald (Iphofen–Castell) across roughly 1,400 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 Steigerwald (Iphofen–Castell)?
Iphöfer Julius-Echter-Berg is regarded as the most famous vineyard of Steigerwald (Iphofen–Castell). The vineyard overview on this page shows which estates farm it.
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