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Südliche Weinstraße

The Southern Wine Route stretches along the German Wine Route to the French border. Fruity Burgundy varieties and robust Rieslings grow on the region's colourful sandstone soils.

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Grape Varieties

Riesling, Grauburgunder

Dornfelder, Gewürztraminer

Most Famous Site

Birkweiler Kastanienbusch

Vineyard Area

8.200 ha

Harvest

October

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TERROIR PROFILE · Palatinate

Südliche Weinstraße Pinot stronghold on Muschelkalk

Südliche Weinstraße is Germany's Pinot promise — warmth, Muschelkalk and top producers like Rebholz, Wehrheim, Becker.

☀ Warm · Dry · Sunny⛰ Slope: gentleRieslingWeißburgunderSpätburgunderSauvignon Blanc
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SOILS

Sandstonewarm, dry, spicy

Sandstone warms quickly and yields ripe, fragrant wines with yellow fruit and fine spice.

Muschelkalk limestoneprecise, salty-mineral

Muschelkalk yields a crisp mineral acidity and salty depth.

Loessround, fruity, full

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

Loambody-rich, velvety

Loamy soils give wines volume and a soft, velvety mouthfeel.

CLIMATE · Warm · Dry · Sunny

Warm and dry in the lee of the Palatinate Forest, with a mild spring and long autumn. Towards the south the climate becomes more Alsatian; almond and sweet chestnut trees grow on the slopes.

TOPOGRAPHY · gentle

Gentle slopes and broad valleys along the eastern edge of the Palatinate Forest, from the margin of the Rhine plain up into the foothills. In side valleys, for example near Birkweiler and Siebeldingen, sites become narrower and steeper.

WHAT IT MEANS IN THE GLASS

Mediterranean ripenessmultilayeredPinot with depthdryelegantly structured

Typical Flavours of the Region

Riesling

White
ApplePeachCitrusApricot

Grauburgunder

White
PearAppleAlmondHoney

Dornfelder

Red
Sour cherryBlackberryElderberryVanilla

Gewürztraminer

White
Rose petalLycheeMangoGinger

Region aroma cloud

ApplePeachCitrusApricotJasmineSlatePetrol (with age)PearAlmondHoneyAlmond pastrySour cherryBlackberryElderberryVanillaPlumRose petalLychee
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Palatinate overview

This sub-region is part of Palatinate. The map shows all 4 sub-regions — Südliche Weinstraße is highlighted.

Overview

Wineries326
Detailed profiles110

Typical Varieties

Riesling
Grauburgunder
Dornfelder
Gewürztraminer

Terroir & Climate

Wine Character

The Southern Wine Route spans 8,200 hectares from Neustadt to the Alsatian border and is known for its diversity of grape varieties and wine styles. On coloured sandstone, Keuper and shell limestone, fruity and accessible wines as well as complex top growths such as Birkweiler Kastanienbusch emerge. The region benefits from a warm, dry climate with a noticeable influence of nearby French wine culture. Pinot Gris, Gewürztraminer and powerful Dornfelder are the leading varieties. Estates such as Becker, Kranz and Rebholz enjoy supra-regional fame. For tourists, the region is particularly attractive with the Palatinate Forest Biosphere Reserve and numerous seasonal wine taverns.

Soil Type

Coloured sandstone, Keuper, shell limestone, granite

Climate

Warm and dry; Mediterranean influence; sheltered valley sites

Top profiles

110 detailed profiles — all filterable in the list below

Weingut Ökonomierat Rebholz

Pfalz · Südliche Weinstraße · Siebeldingen

GlobalRegional
VDPSpitzenweingutBio-PionierBio

Riesling, Spätburgunder, Weißburgunder

Weingut Wehrheim

Pfalz · Südliche Weinstraße · Birkweiler

GlobalRegional
VDPSpitzenweingutBio

Riesling, Spätburgunder, Weißburgunder

Ökonomierat Johannes Kleinmann

Pfalz · Südliche Weinstraße · Birkweiler

GlobalRegional
VDP

Weingut Joachim Raabe

Pfalz · Südliche Weinstraße · Sankt Martin

GlobalRegional

Weingut Naegele

Pfalz · Südliche Weinstraße · Neustadt an der Weinstraße

GlobalRegional

Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Weißburgunder

Weingut Alfons Hormuth

Pfalz · Südliche Weinstraße · Sankt Martin

GlobalRegional

Spätburgunder, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon

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Weingut Ökonomierat Rebholz

Pfalz · Südliche Weinstraße · Siebeldingen

GlobalRegional
VDPSpitzenweingutBio-PionierBio

Riesling, Spätburgunder, Weißburgunder

Weingut Wehrheim

Pfalz · Südliche Weinstraße · Birkweiler

GlobalRegional
VDPSpitzenweingutBio

Riesling, Spätburgunder, Weißburgunder

Ökonomierat Johannes Kleinmann

Pfalz · Südliche Weinstraße · Birkweiler

GlobalRegional
VDP

Weingut Joachim Raabe

Pfalz · Südliche Weinstraße · Sankt Martin

GlobalRegional

Weingut Alfons Hormuth

Pfalz · Südliche Weinstraße · Sankt Martin

GlobalRegional

Spätburgunder, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon

Weingut Naegele

Pfalz · Südliche Weinstraße · Neustadt an der Weinstraße

GlobalRegional

Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Weißburgunder

Weingut Sommer

Pfalz · Südliche Weinstraße · Neustadt an der Weinstraße

GlobalRegional

Riesling, Grauburgunder, Silvaner

Landhaus Christmann

Pfalz · Südliche Weinstraße · Sankt Martin

GlobalRegional

Riesling, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay

Hambacher Schloß Kellerei

Pfalz · Südliche Weinstraße · Neustadt an der Weinstraße

GlobalRegional

Riesling, Spätburgunder, Chardonnay

Weingut Alfons Ziegler

Pfalz · Südliche Weinstraße · Sankt Martin

GlobalRegional

Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Dornfelder

Weingut Glas

Pfalz · Südliche Weinstraße · Neustadt an der Weinstraße

GlobalRegional

Weingut Schreieck

Pfalz · Südliche Weinstraße

GlobalRegional
Junge Pfalz

Weingut Schäffer

Pfalz · Südliche Weinstraße · Neustadt an der Weinstraße

GlobalRegional

Riesling, Spätburgunder, Merlot

Weingut Siegrist

Pfalz · Südliche Weinstraße · Leinsweiler

GlobalRegional

Riesling, Spätburgunder, Pinot Noir

Weingut Gerd Rudolph

Pfalz · Südliche Weinstraße · Neustadt an der Weinstraße

GlobalRegional

Spätburgunder, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc

Weingut Herbert Meßmer

Pfalz · Südliche Weinstraße · Burrweiler

GlobalRegional

Riesling, Spätburgunder, Chardonnay

Weingut Scholler

Pfalz · Südliche Weinstraße · Birkweiler

GlobalRegional

Riesling, Spätburgunder, Chardonnay

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Weingut Bergdolt - Klostergut St. Lamprecht

Pfalz · Südliche Weinstraße · Neustadt-Duttweiler

GlobalRegional
VDP

Events in Palatinate

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4 Dec – Sun, 6 December 2026

Birkweiler Wine Winter

Open cellar · Birkweiler

Weinfreunde Birkweiler e.V.

5 Mar – Sat, 6 March 2027

Bad Dürkheim Vineyard Night

Wine walk · Bad Dürkheim

Bad Dürkheim Tourismus

20 Mar – Sun, 21 March 2027

Almond Blossom Festival Gimmeldingen

Wine festival · Neustadt-Gimmeldingen

Gimmeldinger WinzerFree

Sat, 20 March 2027

Meininger's Finest 100 – Great Riesling Tasting

Tasting · Neustadt an der Weinstraße

Meininger Verlagfrom €35

25 Apr – Mon, 26 April 2027

VDP.Weinbörse Mainz

Tasting · Mainz

VDP. Die Prädikatsweingüter · 10 wineriesfrom €45

13 Aug – Mon, 23 August 2027

Deidesheim Weinkerwe

Wine festival · Deidesheim

Stadt DeidesheimFree

Frequently Asked Questions

Which estates and sites are known on the Südliche Weinstraße?

Becker, Kranz and Rebholz are estates known beyond the region. The Birkweiler Kastanienbusch is among the region's complex top wines.

What does the Südliche Weinstraße offer visitors?

The region extends from Neustadt to the Alsatian border and is attractive to visitors thanks to the Palatinate Forest Biosphere Reserve and numerous seasonal wine taverns (Straußwirtschaften). The wines show a wide variety of grapes and styles.

What is the climate on the Südliche Weinstraße?

The climate on the Südliche Weinstraße is warm and dry with a Mediterranean influence. Sheltered valley sites and the proximity of French wine culture shape the region. Harvest takes place in October.

Which grape varieties define Südliche Weinstraße?

The key grape varieties in Südliche Weinstraße are Riesling, Grauburgunder, Dornfelder and Gewürztraminer. The best-known vineyard is Birkweiler Kastanienbusch.

When is the best time to visit Südliche Weinstraße for wine?

The harvest in Südliche Weinstraße takes place 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.

How many wineries are there in Südliche Weinstraße?

Cellarmap lists 326 wineries in Südliche Weinstraße across roughly 8,200 hectares of vines. Every profile shows location, contact, grape varieties and, where available, vineyards, classification and visitor information.

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