
Hessische Bergstraße · Sub-regions
Bereich Umstadt
Geographically isolated growing area in the Odenwald foreland around Groß-Umstadt – an island enclave of Bergstraße.
Grape Varieties
Riesling, Müller-Thurgau
Spätburgunder
Most Famous Site
Groß-Umstädter Stachelberg
Vineyard Area
50 ha
Harvest
September – October
TERROIR PROFILE · Hessische Bergstraße
Bereich Umstadt Geographically isolated Odenwald enclave
Bereich Umstadt — geographically separated from Bergstraße, an island enclave.
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
Typical Flavours of the Region
Riesling
WhiteSpätburgunder
RedMüller-Thurgau
WhiteRegion aroma cloud
Hessische Bergstraße overview
This sub-region is part of Hessische Bergstraße. The map shows all 5 sub-regions — Bereich Umstadt is highlighted.
Overview
Typical Varieties
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 belowVinum Autmundis (Odenwälder Winzergenossenschaft)
Hessische Bergstraße · Bereich Umstadt · Groß-Umstadt
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Sauvignon Blanc
Weingut Edling
Hessische Bergstraße · Bereich Umstadt · Roßdorf
Grauburgunder, Weißburgunder, Müller-Thurgau
Weingut Anders
Hessische Bergstraße · Bereich Umstadt · Groß-Umstadt
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Müller-Thurgau
Weingut Brücke-Ohl
Hessische Bergstraße · Bereich Umstadt · Groß-Umstadt
Riesling, Silvaner, Spätburgunder

Weingut Lohmühle
Hessische Bergstraße · Bereich Umstadt · Groß-Umstadt
Riesling, Silvaner, Müller-Thurgau
Weingut Diehl
Hessische Bergstraße · Bereich Umstadt · Groß-Umstadt
Riesling, Silvaner, Grauburgunder
All Wineries
8 resultsVinum Autmundis (Odenwälder Winzergenossenschaft)
Hessische Bergstraße · Bereich Umstadt · Groß-Umstadt
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Sauvignon Blanc
Weingut Edling
Hessische Bergstraße · Bereich Umstadt · Roßdorf
Grauburgunder, Weißburgunder, Müller-Thurgau
Weingut Anders
Hessische Bergstraße · Bereich Umstadt · Groß-Umstadt
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Müller-Thurgau
Weingut Brücke-Ohl
Hessische Bergstraße · Bereich Umstadt · Groß-Umstadt
Riesling, Silvaner, Spätburgunder

Weingut Lohmühle
Hessische Bergstraße · Bereich Umstadt · Groß-Umstadt
Riesling, Silvaner, Müller-Thurgau
Weingut Diehl
Hessische Bergstraße · Bereich Umstadt · Groß-Umstadt
Riesling, Silvaner, Grauburgunder
Weingut Gregor Ludwig Eidmann
Hessische Bergstraße · Bereich Umstadt · Otzberg
Spätburgunder, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay
Weingut Friedel Simon
Hessische Bergstraße · Bereich Umstadt · Alzenau-Wasserlos
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 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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