Saxony · Sub-regions
Dresden & Pillnitz
Within Dresden's city limits vines grow on the Elbe slopes of Loschwitz and Wachwitz, on the Royal Vineyard below Pillnitz Palace and upstream to Pirna. Klaus Zimmerling (Pillnitz, VDP) is regarded as one of eastern Germany's best estates; west of the city Cossebaude and Pesterwitz keep small winegrowing communities alive.
Grape Varieties
Riesling, Weißburgunder
Grauburgunder, Traminer, Spätburgunder, Müller-Thurgau
Most Famous Site
Pillnitzer Königlicher Weinberg
Vineyard Area
120 ha
TERROIR PROFILE · Saxony
Dresden & Pillnitz Pläner sandstone on the Elbe slopes
Dresden & Pillnitz: fine, clear wines from sandstone and granite above the city.
SOILS
Sandstonewarm, dry, spicy
Sandstone warms quickly and yields ripe, fragrant wines with yellow fruit and fine spice.
Graniteelegant, lightly spicy
Weathered granite produces elegant, slender wines with fine, lightly spicy profile.
Loambody-rich, velvety
Loamy soils give wines volume and a soft, velvety mouthfeel.
CLIMATE · Cool continental
Urban climate and the Elbe temper; cool nights on the slopes.
TOPOGRAPHY · moderate
Elbe slopes at Loschwitz, Wachwitz and below Pillnitz Palace.
WHAT IT MEANS IN THE GLASS
Typical Flavours of the Region
Riesling
WhiteSpätburgunder
RedGrauburgunder
WhiteWeißburgunder
WhiteMüller-Thurgau
WhiteRegion aroma cloud
Saxony overview
This sub-region is part of Saxony. The map shows all 4 sub-regions — Dresden & Pillnitz is highlighted.
Overview
Typical Varieties
Terroir & Climate
Soil Type
Pläner sandstone, granite, loam and loess
Top sites & producers
4 sitesThe most important classified single vineyards in the region. Classification per VDP (German Prädikat Wine Estates Association) and traditional vineyard registers.
By place (4)
Dresden & Pillnitz4 entries
Sources: VDP, state vineyard registers, Wikipedia vineyard articles, traditional vineyard literature.
Top profiles
6 detailed profiles — all filterable in the list belowWeingut Klaus Zimmerling
Sachsen · Dresden & Pillnitz · Dresden
Riesling, Grauburgunder, Weißburgunder
Weingut Frédéric Fourré
Sachsen · Dresden & Pillnitz · Dresden
Riesling, Weißburgunder, Traminer
Winzer Lutz Müller
Sachsen · Dresden & Pillnitz · Dresden
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Sauvignon Blanc
Weinselig
Sachsen · Dresden & Pillnitz · Dresden
Winzer Ronny Beier
Sachsen · Dresden & Pillnitz · Dresden
Pesterwitzer Besenwirtschaft
Sachsen · Dresden & Pillnitz · Freital
All Wineries
11 resultsWeingut Klaus Zimmerling
Sachsen · Dresden & Pillnitz · Dresden
Riesling, Grauburgunder, Weißburgunder
Weingut Frédéric Fourré
Sachsen · Dresden & Pillnitz · Dresden
Riesling, Weißburgunder, Traminer
Winzer Lutz Müller
Sachsen · Dresden & Pillnitz · Dresden
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Sauvignon Blanc
Pesterwitzer Besenwirtschaft
Sachsen · Dresden & Pillnitz · Freital
Weinselig
Sachsen · Dresden & Pillnitz · Dresden
Winzer Ronny Beier
Sachsen · Dresden & Pillnitz · Dresden
Besenwirtschaft Gundels's Weinlaube
Sachsen · Dresden & Pillnitz · Dresden
Rysselsches Weingut
Sachsen · Dresden & Pillnitz · Dresden
Weinbau an der Cossebauder Herrenkuppe
Sachsen · Dresden & Pillnitz · Dresden
Weinbau Fehrmann
Sachsen · Dresden & Pillnitz · Dresden
Wettiner Weinlädchen
Sachsen · Dresden & Pillnitz · Dresden
Events in Saxony
All events in Saxony →25 Sept – Sun, 27 September 2026
Meißner Weinfest
Wine festival · Meißen
25 Sept – Sun, 27 September 2026
Herbst- und Weinfest Radebeul
Wine festival · Radebeul
25 Apr – Mon, 26 April 2027
VDP.Weinbörse Mainz
Tasting · Mainz
20 Aug – Sun, 22 August 2027
Weinfest Pillnitz
Wine festival · Dresden-Pillnitz
28 Aug – Sun, 29 August 2027
Tage des offenen Weingutes Sachsen
Open cellar · Sächsische Weinstraße
Frequently Asked Questions
Which grape varieties define Dresden & Pillnitz?
The key grape varieties in Dresden & Pillnitz are Riesling, Weißburgunder, Grauburgunder, Traminer and Spätburgunder. The best-known vineyard is Pillnitzer Königlicher Weinberg.
What does the terroir of Dresden & Pillnitz taste like?
Soils: Pläner sandstone, granite, loam and loess. Together they shape structure, acidity and aromatics – see the terroir profile above.
How many wineries are there in Dresden & Pillnitz?
Cellarmap lists 11 wineries in Dresden & Pillnitz across roughly 120 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 Dresden & Pillnitz?
Pillnitzer Königlicher Weinberg is regarded as the most famous vineyard of Dresden & Pillnitz. The vineyard overview on this page shows which estates farm it.
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