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Mansfelder Seen (Höhnstedt)

The northernmost district on the Süßer See west of Halle: shell-limestone and loess slopes around Höhnstedt, Seeburg and Rollsdorf with some 50 growers, some vinifying themselves, some delivering to the Freyburg association. Weingut Born is the best-known estate.

5Wineries

Grape Varieties

Müller-Thurgau, Weißburgunder

Riesling, Portugieser, Dornfelder

Most Famous Site

Höhnstedter Kelterberg

Vineyard Area

100 ha

WarmthSunDrynessMineralityBodyFreshness

TERROIR PROFILE · Saale-Unstrut

Mansfelder Seen (Höhnstedt) Loess and limestone slopes on the Süßer See

Mansfeld lakes: light, fruity wines from the northernmost edge of Saale-Unstrut.

Cool continentalSlope: gentleMüller-ThurgauWeißburgunderPortugieserDornfelder
What is terroir?

SOILS

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 · Cool continental

The lake tempers frost; northernmost district of the region.

TOPOGRAPHY · gentle

Gentle south-facing slopes above the Süßer See at Höhnstedt.

WHAT IT MEANS IN THE GLASS

lightfruitysoftuncomplicated

Typical Flavours of the Region

Region aroma cloud

ApplePeachCitrusApricotJasmineSlatePetrol (with age)PearAcaciaAlmondSour cherryBlackberryElderberryVanillaPlumNutmegElderflowerRaspberry
→ Aroma wheel and variety profiles

Saale-Unstrut overview

This sub-region is part of Saale-Unstrut. The map shows all 3 sub-regions — Mansfelder Seen (Höhnstedt) is highlighted.

Overview

Wineries5
Detailed profiles1

Typical Varieties

Müller-Thurgau
Weißburgunder
Riesling
Portugieser
Dornfelder

Top sites & producers

4 sites

The most important classified single vineyards in the region. Classification per VDP (German Prädikat Wine Estates Association) and traditional vineyard registers.

By place (4)

Mansfelder Seen (Höhnstedt)4 entries
Höhnstedter KelterbergHöhnstedter SteineckRollsdorfer MühlbergSeeburger Blütengrund

Sources: VDP, state vineyard registers, Wikipedia vineyard articles, traditional vineyard literature.

Top profiles

1 detailed profiles — all filterable in the list below

All Wineries

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which grape varieties define Mansfelder Seen (Höhnstedt)?

The key grape varieties in Mansfelder Seen (Höhnstedt) are Müller-Thurgau, Weißburgunder, Riesling, Portugieser and Dornfelder. The best-known vineyard is Höhnstedter Kelterberg.

How many wineries are there in Mansfelder Seen (Höhnstedt)?

Cellarmap lists 5 wineries in Mansfelder Seen (Höhnstedt) across roughly 100 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 Mansfelder Seen (Höhnstedt)?

Höhnstedter Kelterberg is regarded as the most famous vineyard of Mansfelder Seen (Höhnstedt). The vineyard overview on this page shows which estates farm it.

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