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Bereich Umstadt

Geographically isolated growing area in the Odenwald foreland around Groß-Umstadt – an island enclave of Bergstraße.

8Wineries

Grape Varieties

Riesling, Müller-Thurgau

Spätburgunder

Most Famous Site

Groß-Umstädter Stachelberg

Vineyard Area

50 ha

Harvest

September – October

WarmthSunDrynessMineralityBodyFreshness

TERROIR PROFILE · Hessische Bergstraße

Bereich Umstadt Geographically isolated Odenwald enclave

Bereich Umstadt — geographically separated from Bergstraße, an island enclave.

Cool continentalSlope: gentleRieslingMüller-ThurgauSpätburgunder
What is terroir?

SOILS

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.

Loessround, fruity, full

Loess stores water and nutrients. Wines tend to be rounder, juicier and fuller.

CLIMATE · Cool continental

Mild continental, cooler than the Bergstraße proper.

TOPOGRAPHY · gentle

Gentle slopes in the Odenwald foreland.

WHAT IT MEANS IN THE GLASS

fresh-minerallight and fruityregionally typical

Typical Flavours of the Region

Region aroma cloud

ApplePeachCitrusApricotJasmineSlatePetrol (with age)CherryRaspberryStrawberryVioletForest floorMushroomLeather (with age)NutmegElderflowerPear
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Hessische Bergstraße overview

This sub-region is part of Hessische Bergstraße. The map shows all 5 sub-regions — Bereich Umstadt is highlighted.

Overview

Wineries8
Detailed profiles7

Typical Varieties

Riesling
Müller-Thurgau
Spätburgunder

Terroir & Climate

Wine Character

The Bereich Umstadt around Groß-Umstadt is geographically isolated from the main Hessische Bergstraße – an 'island' in the Odenwald foreland. About 50 hectares grow Riesling, Müller-Thurgau and Pinot Noir.

Known site: Groß-Umstädter Stachelberg. The region is small and minimally touristically developed but has several interesting family estates.

Soil Type

Sandstone, granite, loess loam

Climate

Mild continental; ~1,650 sunshine hours

Top profiles

7 detailed profiles — all filterable in the list below

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which grape varieties define Bereich Umstadt?

The key grape varieties in Bereich Umstadt are Riesling, Müller-Thurgau and Spätburgunder. The best-known vineyard is Groß-Umstädter Stachelberg.

When is the best time to visit Bereich Umstadt for wine?

The harvest in Bereich Umstadt 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 Bereich Umstadt taste like?

Soils: Sandstone, granite, loess loam. Climate: Mild continental; ~1,650 sunshine hours. Together they shape structure, acidity and aromatics – see the terroir profile above.

How many wineries are there in Bereich Umstadt?

Cellarmap lists 8 wineries in Bereich Umstadt across roughly 50 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 Bereich Umstadt?

Groß-Umstädter Stachelberg is regarded as the most famous vineyard of Bereich Umstadt. The vineyard overview on this page shows which estates farm it.

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