Hessische Bergstraße · Sub-regions
Bensheim
Bergstraße's capital, with Hessische Staatsweingüter Domäne Bergstraße as flagship estate.
Grape Varieties
Riesling, Spätburgunder
Grauburgunder
Most Famous Site
Bensheimer Kalkgasse, Streichling
Vineyard Area
130 ha
Harvest
September – October
TERROIR PROFILE · Hessische Bergstraße
Bensheim Capital of the Bergstraße
Bensheim — home of Hessische Staatsweingüter Domäne Bergstraße, the region's flagship.
SOILS
Loessround, fruity, full
Loess stores water and nutrients. Wines tend to be rounder, juicier and fuller.
Sandstonewarm, dry, spicy
Sandstone warms quickly and yields ripe, fragrant wines with yellow fruit and fine spice.
Graniteelegant, lightly spicy
Weathered granite produces elegant, slender wines with fine, lightly spicy profile.
CLIMATE · Warm · Dry · Sunny
Mediterranean-mild, sunny, sheltered by Odenwald.
TOPOGRAPHY · moderate
Gentle slopes at the foot of Melibokus.
WHAT IT MEANS IN THE GLASS
Typical Flavours of the Region
Riesling
WhiteSpätburgunder
RedGrauburgunder
WhiteRegion aroma cloud
Hessische Bergstraße overview
This sub-region is part of Hessische Bergstraße. The map shows all 5 sub-regions — Bensheim is highlighted.
Overview
Typical Varieties
Terroir & Climate
Wine Character
Bensheim is the capital of Hessische Bergstraße and home to Hessische Staatsweingüter Domäne Bergstraße – the region's undisputed flagship estate. About 130 hectares grow mainly Riesling, Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris.
Famous sites: Bensheimer Kalkgasse, Streichling and Hemsberg. The town sits at the foot of Melibokus, the highest peak of the Vorderer Odenwald, benefiting from its shelter against westerly weather.
Soil Type
Loess loam, sandstone, weathered granite
Climate
Mediterranean-mild, very sunny; over 1,700 sunshine hours
Top profiles
13 detailed profiles — all filterable in the list belowHessische Staatsweingüter Domäne Bergstraße
Hessische Bergstraße · Bensheim · Bensheim
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Weißburgunder
Weingut Griesel & Compagnie
Hessische Bergstraße · Bensheim · Bensheim
Riesling, Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc
Weingut Schloss Schönberg
Hessische Bergstraße · Bensheim · Bensheim
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Weißburgunder
Weingut Rothweiler
Hessische Bergstraße · Bensheim · Bensheim
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Weißburgunder
Weingut der Stadt Bensheim
Hessische Bergstraße · Bensheim · Bensheim
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Weißburgunder
Weingut Zerback
Hessische Bergstraße · Bensheim · Bensheim-Auerbach
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Weißburgunder
All Wineries
13 resultsHessische Staatsweingüter Domäne Bergstraße
Hessische Bergstraße · Bensheim · Bensheim
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Weißburgunder
Weingut Griesel & Compagnie
Hessische Bergstraße · Bensheim · Bensheim
Riesling, Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc
Weingut Schloss Schönberg
Hessische Bergstraße · Bensheim · Bensheim
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Weißburgunder
Weingut Rothweiler
Hessische Bergstraße · Bensheim · Bensheim
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Weißburgunder
Weingut der Stadt Bensheim
Hessische Bergstraße · Bensheim · Bensheim
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Weißburgunder
Weingut Bauer
Hessische Bergstraße · Bensheim · Bensheim
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Weißburgunder
Weingut Jäger
Hessische Bergstraße · Bensheim · Bensheim-Auerbach
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Weißburgunder
Weingut Mohr
Hessische Bergstraße · Bensheim · Bensheim
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Weißburgunder
Weingut Zerback
Hessische Bergstraße · Bensheim · Bensheim-Auerbach
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Weißburgunder
Weingut Gehrig
Hessische Bergstraße · Bensheim · Bensheim
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Weißburgunder
Weingut Volker Dingeldey
Hessische Bergstraße · Bensheim · Bensheim-Gronau
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Weißburgunder
Weinbau Straußwirtschaft Dingeldey
Hessische Bergstraße · Bensheim · Bensheim
Grauburgunder, Müller-Thurgau, Dornfelder
Weingut Götzinger
Hessische Bergstraße · Bensheim · Bensheim-Zell
Riesling, Spätburgunder
Events 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 Bensheim?
The key grape varieties in Bensheim are Riesling, Spätburgunder and Grauburgunder. The best-known vineyard is Bensheimer Kalkgasse, Streichling.
When is the best time to visit Bensheim for wine?
The harvest in Bensheim 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 Bensheim taste like?
Soils: Loess loam, sandstone, weathered granite. Climate: Mediterranean-mild, very sunny; over 1,700 sunshine hours. Together they shape structure, acidity and aromatics – see the terroir profile above.
How many wineries are there in Bensheim?
Cellarmap lists 13 wineries in Bensheim across roughly 130 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 Bensheim?
Bensheimer Kalkgasse, Streichling is regarded as the most famous vineyard of Bensheim. The vineyard overview on this page shows which estates farm it.
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