Hessische Bergstraße · Sub-regions
Alsbach
Northernmost Bergstraße village with Schloss Alsbach and small quality-oriented family estates.
Grape Varieties
Riesling, Spätburgunder
Most Famous Site
Alsbacher Schöntal
Vineyard Area
25 ha
Harvest
September – October
TERROIR PROFILE · Hessische Bergstraße
Alsbach Northernmost Bergstraße village with castle
Alsbach — small, quality-focused wine culture at Schloss Alsbach.
SOILS
Loessround, fruity, full
Loess stores water and nutrients. Wines tend to be rounder, juicier and fuller.
Graniteelegant, lightly spicy
Weathered granite produces elegant, slender wines with fine, lightly spicy profile.
CLIMATE · Warm · Dry · Sunny
Mediterranean-mild, sunny vineyards.
TOPOGRAPHY · moderate
South-facing slopes at Schloss Alsbach.
WHAT IT MEANS IN THE GLASS
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Hessische Bergstraße overview
This sub-region is part of Hessische Bergstraße. The map shows all 5 sub-regions — Alsbach is highlighted.
Overview
Typical Varieties
Terroir & Climate
Wine Character
Alsbach is the northernmost wine town of Hessische Bergstraße at about 25 hectares. Its landmark is Schloss Alsbach, a 13th-century castle ruin.
Riesling and Pinot Noir dominate on the south-facing slopes. The vineyards are small, quality-focused, and farmed exclusively by family estates.
Soil Type
Loess loam, weathered granite
Climate
Mediterranean-mild; ~1,700 sunshine hours
Top profiles
1 detailed profiles — all filterable in the list belowAll Wineries
1 resultsEvents in Hessische Bergstraße
All events in Hessische Bergstraße →25 Apr – Mon, 26 April 2027
VDP.Weinbörse Mainz
Tasting · Mainz
Sat, 1 May 2027
Hessische Bergstraße – Tag des offenen Weinkellers
Open cellar · Heppenheim / Bensheim
25 Jun – Sun, 4 July 2027
Bergsträßer Weinmarkt Heppenheim
Wine festival · Heppenheim
3 Sept – Sun, 12 September 2027
Bensheimer Winzerfest
Wine festival · Bensheim
Frequently Asked Questions
Which grape varieties define Alsbach?
The key grape varieties in Alsbach are Riesling and Spätburgunder. The best-known vineyard is Alsbacher Schöntal.
When is the best time to visit Alsbach for wine?
The harvest in Alsbach 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 Alsbach taste like?
Soils: Loess loam, weathered granite. Climate: Mediterranean-mild; ~1,700 sunshine hours. Together they shape structure, acidity and aromatics – see the terroir profile above.
How many wineries are there in Alsbach?
Cellarmap lists 1 wineries in Alsbach across roughly 25 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 Alsbach?
Alsbacher Schöntal is regarded as the most famous vineyard of Alsbach. The vineyard overview on this page shows which estates farm it.
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