Württemberg · Sub-regions
Remstal
East of Stuttgart – Württemberg's top sub-region with Aldinger, Schnaitmann and other VDP leaders.
Grape Varieties
Riesling, Trollinger
Lemberger, Spätburgunder
Most Famous Site
Fellbacher Lämmler, Untertürkheimer Mönchberg
Vineyard Area
1.700 ha
Harvest
September – October
TERROIR PROFILE · Württemberg
Remstal Muschelkalk + Keuper for powerful reds
Remstal is Württemberg's new Burgundy — Aldinger, Schnaitmann, Beurer set international standards.
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 with strong diurnal variation — good for structured acidity.
TOPOGRAPHY · terraced
Steep terraces above the Rems river, south-facing.
WHAT IT MEANS IN THE GLASS
Typical Flavours of the Region
Riesling
WhiteSpätburgunder
RedTrollinger
RedLemberger
RedRegion aroma cloud
Württemberg overview
This sub-region is part of Württemberg. The map shows all 8 sub-regions — Remstal is highlighted.
Overview
Typical Varieties
Terroir & Climate
Wine Character
Remstal east of Stuttgart is Württemberg's quality powerhouse. On about 1,700 hectares of steep terraces, Riesling, Trollinger, Lemberger and Pinot Noir define the picture – with increasingly international profile.
Legendary sites like Fellbacher Lämmler, Untertürkheimer Mönchberg and Stettener Pulvermächer have gained world reputation through top winemakers like Aldinger (VDP, #1 Württemberg), Schnaitmann and Beurer. Remstal is considered Württemberg's 'new Burgundy' – powerful, long-lived wines on Muschelkalk and Keuper.
Soil Type
Muschelkalk limestone, Keuper marl, loess loam
Climate
Mild continental with diurnal variation; ~1,750 sunshine hours
Top profiles
21 detailed profiles — all filterable in the list below
Weingut Aldinger
Württemberg · Remstal · Fellbach
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Pinot Noir
Weingut Schnaitmann
Württemberg · Remstal · Fellbach
Lemberger, Spätburgunder, Trollinger
Weingut Karl Haidle
Württemberg · Remstal · Kernen-Stetten
Riesling, Lemberger, Spätburgunder
Weingut Heid
Württemberg · Remstal · Fellbach
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Pinot Noir
Weingut Beurer
Württemberg · Remstal · Kernen-Stetten
Riesling, Lemberger, Spätburgunder
Weingut Jürgen Ellwanger
Württemberg · Remstal · Winterbach
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Sauvignon Blanc
All Wineries
46 resultsWeingut Aldinger
Württemberg · Remstal · Fellbach
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Pinot Noir
Weingut Schnaitmann
Württemberg · Remstal · Fellbach
Lemberger, Spätburgunder, Trollinger
Weingut Karl Haidle
Württemberg · Remstal · Kernen-Stetten
Riesling, Lemberger, Spätburgunder
Weingut Heid
Württemberg · Remstal · Fellbach
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Pinot Noir
Weingut Beurer
Württemberg · Remstal · Kernen-Stetten
Riesling, Lemberger, Spätburgunder
Weingut Jürgen Ellwanger
Württemberg · Remstal · Winterbach
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Sauvignon Blanc
Weingut Albrecht Schwegler
Württemberg · Remstal · Korb
Kerner
Öko-Weingut Schmalzried
Württemberg · Remstal · Korb
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Sauvignon Blanc
Weingut Zimmerle
Württemberg · Remstal · Korb
Riesling, Lemberger, Spätburgunder
Weingut Bernhard Ellwanger
Württemberg · Remstal · Weinstadt-Großheppach
Lemberger, Riesling, Spätburgunder
Weingut Klopfer
Württemberg · Remstal · Weinstadt-Großheppach
Riesling, Lemberger, Spätburgunder
Weingut Gold
Württemberg · Remstal
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Chardonnay
Weingut Häußer
Württemberg · Remstal · Winnenden
Riesling, Trollinger, Lemberger
Weingut Wilhelm
Württemberg · Remstal · Strümpfelbach
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Chardonnay
Weingut Rienth
Württemberg · Remstal · Fellbach
Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc
Weingut Doreas
Württemberg · Remstal · Remshalden Grunbach
Riesling, Trollinger
Weingut H. Beutel
Württemberg · Remstal
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Chardonnay
Weingut Sankt Annagarten
Württemberg · Remstal · Beilstein
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 Remstal?
The key grape varieties in Remstal are Riesling, Trollinger, Lemberger and Spätburgunder. The best-known vineyard is Fellbacher Lämmler, Untertürkheimer Mönchberg.
When is the best time to visit Remstal for wine?
The harvest in Remstal 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 Remstal taste like?
Soils: Muschelkalk limestone, Keuper marl, loess loam. Climate: Mild continental with diurnal variation; ~1,750 sunshine hours. Together they shape structure, acidity and aromatics – see the terroir profile above.
How many wineries are there in Remstal?
Cellarmap lists 46 wineries in Remstal across roughly 1,700 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 Remstal?
Fellbacher Lämmler, Untertürkheimer Mönchberg is regarded as the most famous vineyard of Remstal. The vineyard overview on this page shows which estates farm it.
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