Württemberg · Sub-regions
Hohenlohe
Württemberg's northeastern part – traditional aristocratic estates like Schloss Hohenlohe-Oehringen shape the region.
Grape Varieties
Tauberschwarz, Riesling
Lemberger
Most Famous Site
Verrenberg, Karlsbergsteige
Vineyard Area
800 ha
Harvest
September – October
TERROIR PROFILE · Württemberg
Hohenlohe Aristocratic estates in the Franconian northeast
Hohenlohe — historical aristocratic estates like Schloss Hohenlohe-Oehringen shape the region.
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.
CLIMATE · Cool continental
Cooler than Heilbronner Land, more continental.
TOPOGRAPHY · moderate
Hilly, Hohenloher plateau and Tauber foreland.
WHAT IT MEANS IN THE GLASS
Typical Flavours of the Region
Riesling
WhiteLemberger
RedTauberschwarz
RedRegion aroma cloud
Württemberg overview
This sub-region is part of Württemberg. The map shows all 8 sub-regions — Hohenlohe is highlighted.
Overview
Typical Varieties
Terroir & Climate
Wine Character
Hohenlohe in northeastern Württemberg is a tradition-rich aristocratic wine region of about 800 hectares. Known particularly for the regionally unique Tauberschwarz, alongside Riesling and Lemberger.
The Fürstlich Hohenlohe-Oehringen'sche Weinkellerei and Schloss Hohenlohe-Öhringen carry the aristocratic heritage. On Muschelkalk and Keuper, rustic, fruit-driven wines with distinct regional character emerge. The region is also touristically appealing with castles and medieval town centres.
Soil Type
Muschelkalk limestone, Keuper marl, loess loam
Climate
Cool continental, similar to Tauberfranken; ~1,650 sunshine hours
Top profiles
5 detailed profiles — all filterable in the list below
Weingut Fürst Hohenlohe-Oehringen
Württemberg · Hohenlohe · Öhringen
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Chardonnay
Weingut Müller
Württemberg · Hohenlohe · Bretzfeld
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Gewürztraminer
Weingut Lederer
Württemberg · Hohenlohe · Bretzfeld
Weingut Mai
Württemberg · Hohenlohe · Bretzfeld
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Weißburgunder
Rebgut Mütsch
Württemberg · Hohenlohe
All Wineries
11 resultsWeingut Fürst Hohenlohe-Oehringen
Württemberg · Hohenlohe · Öhringen
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Chardonnay
Weingut Müller
Württemberg · Hohenlohe · Bretzfeld
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Gewürztraminer
Weingut Lederer
Württemberg · Hohenlohe · Bretzfeld
Weingut Mai
Württemberg · Hohenlohe · Bretzfeld
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Weißburgunder
Rebgut Mütsch
Württemberg · Hohenlohe
Braun's Weinkeller
Württemberg · Hohenlohe
Sigloch´schen Weinkeller
Württemberg · Hohenlohe · Künzelsau
Weinbau Scholl
Württemberg · Hohenlohe · Bretzfeld
Weingut Keck
Württemberg · Hohenlohe · Niedernhall/Württ.
Weingut Pfisterer
Württemberg · Hohenlohe · Bretzfeld
Weingut Ungerer
Württemberg · Hohenlohe · Pfedelbach
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 Hohenlohe?
The key grape varieties in Hohenlohe are Tauberschwarz, Riesling and Lemberger. The best-known vineyard is Verrenberg, Karlsbergsteige.
When is the best time to visit Hohenlohe for wine?
The harvest in Hohenlohe 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 Hohenlohe taste like?
Soils: Muschelkalk limestone, Keuper marl, loess loam. Climate: Cool continental, similar to Tauberfranken; ~1,650 sunshine hours. Together they shape structure, acidity and aromatics – see the terroir profile above.
How many wineries are there in Hohenlohe?
Cellarmap lists 11 wineries in Hohenlohe across roughly 800 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 Hohenlohe?
Verrenberg, Karlsbergsteige is regarded as the most famous vineyard of Hohenlohe. The vineyard overview on this page shows which estates farm it.
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