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Thüringen (Bad Sulza)

The Thuringian part around the spa town of Bad Sulza and the Ilm mouth: shell-limestone slopes on the Sonnenberg, vines along the Saale to Jena and Dornburg. Thüringer Weingut Bad Sulza and Zahn (Kaatschen) are the leading estates, the Toskana Therme the tourist hub.

4Wineries

Grape Varieties

Müller-Thurgau, Weißburgunder

Riesling, Grauburgunder, Dornfelder

Most Famous Site

Bad Sulzaer Sonnenberg

Vineyard Area

130 ha

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TERROIR PROFILE · Saale-Unstrut

Thüringen (Bad Sulza) Limestone slopes on Ilm and Saale

Thuringia: light, clear whites from shell limestone around Bad Sulza.

Cool continentalSlope: moderateMüller-ThurgauWeißburgunderRieslingGrauburgunder
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.

CLIMATE · Cool continental

Dry-continental, slightly cooler than Freyburg.

TOPOGRAPHY · moderate

Shell-limestone slopes at the Sonnenberg and along the Saale to Jena.

WHAT IT MEANS IN THE GLASS

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Typical Flavours of the Region

Region aroma cloud

ApplePeachCitrusApricotJasmineSlatePetrol (with age)PearAlmondHoneyAlmond pastryAcaciaSour cherryBlackberryElderberryVanillaPlumNutmeg
→ Aroma wheel and variety profiles

Saale-Unstrut overview

This sub-region is part of Saale-Unstrut. The map shows all 3 sub-regions — Thüringen (Bad Sulza) is highlighted.

Overview

Wineries4
Detailed profiles2

Typical Varieties

Müller-Thurgau
Weißburgunder
Riesling
Grauburgunder
Dornfelder

Top sites & producers

3 sites

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

By place (3)

Thüringen (Bad Sulza)3 entries
Bad Sulzaer SonnenbergJenaer GrafenbergKaatschener Dachsberg

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

Top profiles

2 detailed profiles — all filterable in the list below

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which grape varieties define Thüringen (Bad Sulza)?

The key grape varieties in Thüringen (Bad Sulza) are Müller-Thurgau, Weißburgunder, Riesling, Grauburgunder and Dornfelder. The best-known vineyard is Bad Sulzaer Sonnenberg.

How many wineries are there in Thüringen (Bad Sulza)?

Cellarmap lists 4 wineries in Thüringen (Bad Sulza) across roughly 130 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 Thüringen (Bad Sulza)?

Bad Sulzaer Sonnenberg is regarded as the most famous vineyard of Thüringen (Bad Sulza). The vineyard overview on this page shows which estates farm it.

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