Hessische Bergstraße · Sub-regions
Heppenheim
Southernmost part of Hessische Bergstraße with historic old town and sunny steep slopes.
Grape Varieties
Riesling, Spätburgunder
Most Famous Site
Heppenheimer Centgericht, Stemmler
Vineyard Area
90 ha
Harvest
September – October
TERROIR PROFILE · Hessische Bergstraße
Heppenheim Southernmost Bergstraße town
Heppenheim — Centgericht site, historic old town, Starkenburg castle.
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.
Sandstonewarm, dry, spicy
Sandstone warms quickly and yields ripe, fragrant wines with yellow fruit and fine spice.
CLIMATE · Warm · Dry · Sunny
Mediterranean-mild, one of Hesse's warmest spots.
TOPOGRAPHY · steep
Sunny steep slopes on the southern border.
WHAT IT MEANS IN THE GLASS
Typical Flavours of the Region
Region aroma cloud
Hessische Bergstraße overview
This sub-region is part of Hessische Bergstraße. The map shows all 5 sub-regions — Heppenheim is highlighted.
Overview
Typical Varieties
Terroir & Climate
Wine Character
Heppenheim is the southernmost wine town of Hessische Bergstraße, directly on the Baden-Württemberg border. On about 90 hectares, Riesling and Pinot Noir dominate.
Famous sites: Heppenheimer Centgericht (top Riesling site) and Stemmler. The historic old town with market square and Starkenburg castle ruin is among the region's most beautiful. Key producers: Bergsträßer Winzergenossenschaft and family estates like Simon-Bürkle and Freiberger.
Soil Type
Loess loam, weathered granite, sandstone
Climate
Mediterranean-mild; over 1,700 sunshine hours
Top profiles
6 detailed profiles — all filterable in the list below
Bergsträßer Winzer eG
Hessische Bergstraße · Heppenheim · Heppenheim
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Sauvignon Blanc
Weingut Freiberger
Hessische Bergstraße · Heppenheim · Heppenheim
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Chardonnay
Weingut Amthor
Hessische Bergstraße · Heppenheim · Heppenheim
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Chardonnay
Weingut Stierle
Hessische Bergstraße · Heppenheim · Heppenheim
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Grauburgunder
Weingut Koob
Hessische Bergstraße · Heppenheim · Heppenheim
Riesling, Grauburgunder, Müller-Thurgau
Unkentaler Weinzwerge GbR
Hessische Bergstraße · Heppenheim · Heppenheim
Verschiedene Sorten, sortenrein ausgebaut
All Wineries
6 resultsBergsträßer Winzer eG
Hessische Bergstraße · Heppenheim · Heppenheim
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Sauvignon Blanc
Weingut Freiberger
Hessische Bergstraße · Heppenheim · Heppenheim
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Chardonnay
Weingut Amthor
Hessische Bergstraße · Heppenheim · Heppenheim
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Chardonnay
Weingut Koob
Hessische Bergstraße · Heppenheim · Heppenheim
Riesling, Grauburgunder, Müller-Thurgau
Weingut Stierle
Hessische Bergstraße · Heppenheim · Heppenheim
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Grauburgunder
Unkentaler Weinzwerge GbR
Hessische Bergstraße · Heppenheim · Heppenheim
Verschiedene Sorten, sortenrein ausgebaut
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 Heppenheim?
The key grape varieties in Heppenheim are Riesling and Spätburgunder. The best-known vineyard is Heppenheimer Centgericht, Stemmler.
When is the best time to visit Heppenheim for wine?
The harvest in Heppenheim 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 Heppenheim taste like?
Soils: Loess loam, weathered granite, sandstone. Climate: Mediterranean-mild; over 1,700 sunshine hours. Together they shape structure, acidity and aromatics – see the terroir profile above.
How many wineries are there in Heppenheim?
Cellarmap lists 6 wineries in Heppenheim across roughly 90 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 Heppenheim?
Heppenheimer Centgericht, Stemmler is regarded as the most famous vineyard of Heppenheim. The vineyard overview on this page shows which estates farm it.
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