Württemberg

Württemberg is Germany's fourth-largest wine region with around 11,300 hectares and a unique varietal structure: over 70% of plantings are red varieties. Trollinger is considered the Swabian "national drink", while Lemberger (Blaufränkisch) and Schwarzriesling (Pinot Meunier) complete the profile.

The heart of the region lies between Stuttgart and Heilbronn – Remstal, Heilbronner Land and Stromberg-Zabergäu are the key sub-regions. On Muschelkalk, Keuper and loess loam, powerful reds and elegant Rieslings emerge. Stuttgart is one of the few major cities worldwide with vineyards in its urban core.

Top estates like Aldinger, Schnaitmann, Beurer, Drautz-Able and Wöhrwag have lifted Württemberg to international standing over the past 20 years. The cooperative culture remains influential – few other German regions have such density of co-ops.