Württemberg · Sub-regions
Heilbronner Land
Württemberg's central wine area around Heilbronn – stronghold of Trollinger and Lemberger.
Grape Varieties
Trollinger, Lemberger
Riesling, Schwarzriesling
Most Famous Site
Stettener Brotwasser, Verrenberg
Vineyard Area
2.700 ha
Harvest
September – October
TERROIR PROFILE · Württemberg
Heilbronner Land Trollinger country on Muschelkalk and Keuper
Heilbronner Land — Württemberg's largest sub-region. Drautz-Able, Heinrich, Knauß, Graf Adelmann.
SOILS
Muschelkalk limestoneprecise, salty-mineral
Muschelkalk yields a crisp mineral acidity and salty depth.
Keuper marlpowerful, iron-red
Keuper marl with high iron content gives Lemberger and Pinot Noir powerful, spicy 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
Mild continental, good ripening for Trollinger and Lemberger.
TOPOGRAPHY · moderate
Hilly between Heilbronn and Neckar, southern exposures.
WHAT IT MEANS IN THE GLASS
Typical Flavours of the Region
Riesling
WhiteTrollinger
RedLemberger
RedSchwarzriesling
RedRegion aroma cloud
Württemberg overview
This sub-region is part of Württemberg. The map shows all 8 sub-regions — Heilbronner Land is highlighted.
Overview
Typical Varieties
Terroir & Climate
Wine Character
Heilbronner Land covers about 2,700 hectares, Württemberg's largest sub-region. Around Heilbronn and the Neckar valley, Trollinger, Lemberger, Riesling and Schwarzriesling dominate.
Known sites include Stettener Brotwasser, Neipperger Steinriegel and Talheimer Schloßberg. The region has a strong cooperative culture (Genossenschaftskellerei Heilbronn) but also outstanding family estates like Drautz-Able, Heinrich, Knauß and Graf Adelmann.
Soil Type
Muschelkalk limestone, Keuper marl, loess loam
Climate
Mild continental, sheltered by Swabian Alb; ~1,700 sunshine hours
Top profiles
29 detailed profiles — all filterable in the list belowWeingut Dautel
Württemberg · Heilbronner Land · Bönnigheim
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Chardonnay
Weingut Herzog von Württemberg
Württemberg · Heilbronner Land · Ludwigsburg-Hoheneck
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Pinot Noir
Staatsweingut Weinsberg
Württemberg · Heilbronner Land · Weinsberg
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Chardonnay
Weingut Wachtstetter
Württemberg · Heilbronner Land · Pfaffenhofen
Lemberger, Riesling, Spätburgunder
Weingut Drautz-Able
Württemberg · Heilbronner Land · Heilbronn
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Sauvignon Blanc
Weingut Graf von Bentzel Sturmfeder
Württemberg · Heilbronner Land · Ilsfeld
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Sauvignon Blanc
All Wineries
60 resultsWeingut Dautel
Württemberg · Heilbronner Land · Bönnigheim
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Chardonnay
Weingut Herzog von Württemberg
Württemberg · Heilbronner Land · Ludwigsburg-Hoheneck
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Pinot Noir
Staatsweingut Weinsberg
Württemberg · Heilbronner Land · Weinsberg
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Chardonnay
Weingut Wachtstetter
Württemberg · Heilbronner Land · Pfaffenhofen
Lemberger, Riesling, Spätburgunder
Weingut Drautz-Able
Württemberg · Heilbronner Land · Heilbronn
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Sauvignon Blanc
Weingut Graf von Bentzel Sturmfeder
Württemberg · Heilbronner Land · Ilsfeld
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Sauvignon Blanc
Weingut Graf Neipperg
Württemberg · Heilbronner Land · Schwaigern
Lemberger
Weingut Seyffer
Württemberg · Heilbronner Land · Weinsberg
Spätburgunder, Sauvignon Blanc, Lemberger
Ökoweingut Stutz
Württemberg · Heilbronner Land · Heilbronn
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Cabernet Franc
Weinkonvent Dürrenzimmern eG
Württemberg · Heilbronner Land · Brackenheim
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Pinot Noir
Weingut Hirth
Württemberg · Heilbronner Land · Lauffen am Neckar
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Pinot Noir
Weinhaus Löwenstein
Württemberg · Heilbronner Land · Löwenstein
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Chardonnay
Weingärtner Stromberg Zabergäu eG
Württemberg · Heilbronner Land · Brackenheim
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Sauvignon Blanc
Rolf Willy Weinbau
Württemberg · Heilbronner Land · Nordheim
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Pinot Noir
Weinkellerei Kölle
Württemberg · Heilbronner Land · Bönnigheim
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Sauvignon Blanc
BIO-WEINGUT WEINREUTER & Besenwirtschaft
Württemberg · Heilbronner Land · Leingarten
Politschek Weingut & Brennerei
Württemberg · Heilbronner Land
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Chardonnay
Weinkeller Flein-Talheim
Württemberg · Heilbronner Land · Flein
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Chardonnay
Events in Württemberg
All events in Württemberg →9 Oct – Mon, 12 October 2026
Fellbacher Herbst
Wine festival · Fellbach
25 Apr – Mon, 26 April 2027
VDP.Weinbörse Mainz
Tasting · Mainz
25 Aug – Sun, 5 September 2027
Stuttgarter Weindorf
Wine festival · Stuttgart
30 Aug – Tue, 31 August 2027
Vorpremiere der Großen Gewächse
Vintage presentation · Wiesbaden
9 Sept – Sun, 19 September 2027
Heilbronner Weindorf
Wine festival · Heilbronn
Frequently Asked Questions
Which grape varieties define Heilbronner Land?
The key grape varieties in Heilbronner Land are Trollinger, Lemberger, Riesling and Schwarzriesling. The best-known vineyard is Stettener Brotwasser, Verrenberg.
When is the best time to visit Heilbronner Land for wine?
The harvest in Heilbronner Land takes place September – 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 Heilbronner Land taste like?
Soils: Muschelkalk limestone, Keuper marl, loess loam. Climate: Mild continental, sheltered by Swabian Alb; ~1,700 sunshine hours. Together they shape structure, acidity and aromatics – see the terroir profile above.
How many wineries are there in Heilbronner Land?
Cellarmap lists 60 wineries in Heilbronner Land across roughly 2,700 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 Heilbronner Land?
Stettener Brotwasser, Verrenberg is regarded as the most famous vineyard of Heilbronner Land. The vineyard overview on this page shows which estates farm it.
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