Württemberg · Sub-regions
Oberer Neckar
Württemberg's southernmost and smallest district between Rottenburg, Tübingen and Metzingen: cool climate below the Swabian Jura, shell limestone and Keuper, Pinot Meunier and Trollinger from revived steep sites.
Grape Varieties
Schwarzriesling, Trollinger
Müller-Thurgau, Spätburgunder
Most Famous Site
Rottenburger Kreuzhalde
Vineyard Area
65 ha
Harvest
September – October
TERROIR PROFILE · Württemberg
Oberer Neckar Cool shell limestone below the Jura
Württemberg's coolest district: revived Neckar steep sites with Pinot Meunier and Trollinger.
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.
CLIMATE · Cool continental
350–450 m altitude, late ripening, fresh acidity.
TOPOGRAPHY · steep
Small steep slopes above the Neckar at Rottenburg and Tübingen.
WHAT IT MEANS IN THE GLASS
Typical Flavours of the Region
Riesling
WhiteSpätburgunder
RedTrollinger
RedMüller-Thurgau
WhiteSchwarzriesling
RedRegion aroma cloud
Württemberg overview
This sub-region is part of Württemberg. The map shows all 8 sub-regions — Oberer Neckar is highlighted.
Overview
Typical Varieties
Terroir & Climate
Soil Type
Shell limestone, Keuper marl
Climate
Cool continental, 350–450 m altitude
All Wineries
1 resultsEvents 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 Oberer Neckar?
The key grape varieties in Oberer Neckar are Schwarzriesling, Trollinger, Müller-Thurgau and Spätburgunder. The best-known vineyard is Rottenburger Kreuzhalde.
When is the best time to visit Oberer Neckar for wine?
The harvest in Oberer Neckar 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 Oberer Neckar taste like?
Soils: Shell limestone, Keuper marl. Climate: Cool continental, 350–450 m altitude. Together they shape structure, acidity and aromatics – see the terroir profile above.
How many wineries are there in Oberer Neckar?
Cellarmap lists 1 wineries in Oberer Neckar across roughly 65 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 Oberer Neckar?
Rottenburger Kreuzhalde is regarded as the most famous vineyard of Oberer Neckar. The vineyard overview on this page shows which estates farm it.
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