Grape Varieties
Riesling, Spätburgunder
Most Famous Site
Rüdesheimer Berg Schlossberg
Vineyard Area
1.800 ha
Harvest
October
TERROIR PROFILE · Rheingau
Rüdesheim/Lorch Slate steep slopes at the Rüdesheimer Berg
Rüdesheim — Berg Schlossberg, Berg Rottland. Leitz, Künstler, Georg Breuer.
SOILS
Slatemineral, smoky
Slate stores heat and releases it at night — wines show wet stone, smoke and a delicate structure.
Limestoneprecise, mineral
Limestone delivers tension, structure and a cooler, more mineral character.
Loessround, fruity, full
Loess stores water and nutrients. Wines tend to be rounder, juicier and fuller.
CLIMATE · Warm · Dry · Sunny
Mild from Rhine warmth, slate stores sun.
TOPOGRAPHY · steep
Steepest Rheingau sites — Rüdesheimer Berg Schlossberg, Roseneck, Rottland.
WHAT IT MEANS IN THE GLASS
Typical Flavours of the Region
Region aroma cloud
Rheingau overview
This sub-region is part of Rheingau. The map shows all 4 sub-regions — Rüdesheim/Lorch is highlighted.
Overview
Typical Varieties
Terroir & Climate
Wine Character
Rüdesheim and Lorch mark the western entrance to the Rheingau, where the Rhine flows through the narrow Rhine gorge before opening into the Rheingau basin. The Rüdesheimer Berg Schlossberg is Germany's best-known steep slope on slate – the wines show spicy minerality, dense fruit and exceptional longevity. Weingut Leitz is the region's internationally best-known estate. Lorch with its Gothic church castles and the Lorcher Schlossberg is a hidden gem of the Rheingau. The spectacular Rhine gorge makes the region also incomparable for tourism.
Soil Type
Devonian slate, quartzite; very warm due to south-facing exposure and Rhine reflection
Climate
Warm and steep; slate sites store daytime heat; pronounced day-night temperature variation
Top profiles
38 detailed profiles — all filterable in the list below
Weingut Leitz
Rheingau · Rüdesheim/Lorch · Rüdesheim am Rhein
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Weißburgunder
Weingut August Kesseler
Rheingau · Rüdesheim/Lorch · Assmannshausen
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Pinot Noir
Weingut Georg Breuer
Rheingau · Rüdesheim/Lorch · Rüdesheim am Rhein
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Grauburgunder
Gutsausschank Zur Turmschänke
Rheingau · Rüdesheim/Lorch · Geisenheim
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Pinot Noir
Trenz
Rheingau · Rüdesheim/Lorch · Johannisberg
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Pinot Noir
Alte Bauernschänke
Rheingau · Rüdesheim/Lorch · Assmannshausen
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Gewürztraminer
All Wineries
69 resultsWeingut Leitz
Rheingau · Rüdesheim/Lorch · Rüdesheim am Rhein
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Weißburgunder
Weingut August Kesseler
Rheingau · Rüdesheim/Lorch · Assmannshausen
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Pinot Noir
Weingut Georg Breuer
Rheingau · Rüdesheim/Lorch · Rüdesheim am Rhein
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Grauburgunder
Gutsausschank Zur Turmschänke
Rheingau · Rüdesheim/Lorch · Geisenheim
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Pinot Noir
Trenz
Rheingau · Rüdesheim/Lorch · Johannisberg
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Pinot Noir
Alte Bauernschänke
Rheingau · Rüdesheim/Lorch · Assmannshausen
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Gewürztraminer
Weinkeller Weingut Heinz Störzel
Rheingau · Rüdesheim/Lorch · Rüdesheim am Rhein
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Chardonnay
Weingut Mohr
Rheingau · Rüdesheim/Lorch · Lorch
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Pinot Noir
Weingut Graf von Kanitz
Rheingau · Rüdesheim/Lorch · Lorch
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Grauburgunder
Weingut Ostermühle
Rheingau · Rüdesheim/Lorch · Marienthal
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Grauburgunder
Weingut P&P König
Rheingau · Rüdesheim/Lorch · Assmannshausen
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Pinot Noir
Weihermühle
Rheingau · Rüdesheim/Lorch · Geisenheim
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Weißburgunder
WEINGUT GEORGE
Rheingau · Rüdesheim/Lorch · Geisenheim
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Pinot Noir
Weingut Hof Rheinblick
Rheingau · Rüdesheim/Lorch · Geisenheim
Riesling, Spätburgunder
Weingut August Kessler
Rheingau · Rüdesheim/Lorch · Assmannshausen
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Pinot Noir
Weingut Laquai
Rheingau · Rüdesheim/Lorch · Lorch
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Chardonnay
Bischöfliches Weingut Rüdesheim
Rheingau · Rüdesheim/Lorch · Rüdesheim am Rhein
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Pinot Noir
Weingut Martin Siegfried
Rheingau · Rüdesheim/Lorch · Rüdesheim am Rhein
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Weißburgunder
Events in Rheingau
All events in Rheingau →25 Feb – Sun, 14 March 2027
Rheingau Gourmet & Wein Festival
Wine dinner · Eltville am Rhein
24 Apr – Sun, 9 May 2027
Rheingauer Schlemmerwochen
Winery event · Rheingau
25 Apr – Mon, 26 April 2027
VDP.Weinbörse Mainz
Tasting · Mainz
13 Aug – Sun, 22 August 2027
Rheingauer Weinwoche Wiesbaden
Wine festival · Wiesbaden
13 Aug – Mon, 16 August 2027
Rüdesheimer Weinfest
Wine festival · Rüdesheim am Rhein
30 Aug – Tue, 31 August 2027
Vorpremiere der Großen Gewächse
Vintage presentation · Wiesbaden
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the Rüdesheimer Berg Schlossberg so significant?
The Schlossberg is Germany's first officially classified vineyard site and home to Telemann's castle. The extreme steepness, slate soils and perfect south-facing exposure produce Rieslings of incomparable minerality and ageing potential.
Which grape varieties define Rüdesheim/Lorch?
The key grape varieties in Rüdesheim/Lorch are Riesling and Spätburgunder. The best-known vineyard is Rüdesheimer Berg Schlossberg.
When is the best time to visit Rüdesheim/Lorch for wine?
The harvest in Rüdesheim/Lorch 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.
What does the terroir of Rüdesheim/Lorch taste like?
Soils: Devonian slate, quartzite; very warm due to south-facing exposure and Rhine reflection. Climate: Warm and steep; slate sites store daytime heat; pronounced day-night temperature variation. Together they shape structure, acidity and aromatics – see the terroir profile above.
How many wineries are there in Rüdesheim/Lorch?
Cellarmap lists 69 wineries in Rüdesheim/Lorch across roughly 1,800 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 Rüdesheim/Lorch?
Rüdesheimer Berg Schlossberg is regarded as the most famous vineyard of Rüdesheim/Lorch. The vineyard overview on this page shows which estates farm it.
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