Württemberg · Sub-regions
Stromberg-Zabergäu
West of Heilbronn – Lemberger's homeland, with Germany's densest Lemberger plantings.
Grape Varieties
Lemberger, Trollinger
Riesling
Most Famous Site
Brackenheimer Schloßberg
Vineyard Area
1.500 ha
Harvest
September – October
TERROIR PROFILE · Württemberg
Stromberg-Zabergäu Germany's Lemberger stronghold
Stromberg-Zabergäu has Germany's densest Lemberger plantings. Graf Neipperg sets 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, sheltered by the Stromberg ridge.
TOPOGRAPHY · moderate
Hilly valley west of Heilbronn.
WHAT IT MEANS IN THE GLASS
Typical Flavours of the Region
Riesling
WhiteTrollinger
RedLemberger
RedRegion aroma cloud
Württemberg overview
This sub-region is part of Württemberg. The map shows all 8 sub-regions — Stromberg-Zabergäu is highlighted.
Overview
Typical Varieties
Terroir & Climate
Wine Character
Stromberg-Zabergäu west of Heilbronn is one of Germany's strongest Lemberger regions. About 1,500 hectares of Lemberger (Blaufränkisch), Trollinger, Riesling and Pinot Noir grow on Muschelkalk and Keuper soils.
Famous sites include Brackenheimer Schloßberg and Bönnigheimer Sonnenberg. The region has strong cooperative traditions but also outstanding VDP estates like Graf Neipperg (Schwaigern).
Soil Type
Muschelkalk limestone, Keuper marl, loess loam
Climate
Mild continental, sheltered by Stromberg; ~1,700 sunshine hours
Top profiles
5 detailed profiles — all filterable in the list below
Weingut Sonnenhof
Württemberg · Stromberg-Zabergäu · Vaihingen-Gündelbach
Riesling, Lemberger, Spätburgunder
Heuchelberg Weingärtner
Württemberg · Stromberg-Zabergäu
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Chardonnay
Weingut Nonnenmacher
Württemberg · Stromberg-Zabergäu · Vaihingen an der Enz
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Lemberger
Weingut Steinbachhof
Württemberg · Stromberg-Zabergäu · Vaihingen an der Enz
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Chardonnay
Weingut Pfefferle
Württemberg · Stromberg-Zabergäu
Weißburgunder, Grauburgunder, Müller-Thurgau
All Wineries
21 resultsWeingut Sonnenhof
Württemberg · Stromberg-Zabergäu · Vaihingen-Gündelbach
Riesling, Lemberger, Spätburgunder
Heuchelberg Weingärtner
Württemberg · Stromberg-Zabergäu
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Chardonnay
Weingut Nonnenmacher
Württemberg · Stromberg-Zabergäu · Vaihingen an der Enz
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Lemberger
Weingut Steinbachhof
Württemberg · Stromberg-Zabergäu · Vaihingen an der Enz
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Chardonnay
Weingut Pfefferle
Württemberg · Stromberg-Zabergäu
Weißburgunder, Grauburgunder, Müller-Thurgau
Alter Kuhstall
Württemberg · Stromberg-Zabergäu · Erligheim
Kelterhof Großvillars
Württemberg · Stromberg-Zabergäu · Oberderdingen-Großvillars
Weinbau Haagen
Württemberg · Stromberg-Zabergäu · Häfnerhaslach
Weinbau Walz
Württemberg · Stromberg-Zabergäu · Ensingen
Weingut Georg und Anja Merkle GbR
Württemberg · Stromberg-Zabergäu · Ochsenbach
Weingut Kern-Schaufler
Württemberg · Stromberg-Zabergäu
Weingut Landesvatter
Württemberg · Stromberg-Zabergäu · Brackenheim
Weingut Notz
Württemberg · Stromberg-Zabergäu · Sachsenheim
Weingut Sommer
Württemberg · Stromberg-Zabergäu · Haberschlacht
Weingut Stephan Muck
Württemberg · Stromberg-Zabergäu · Bietigheim
Weingut und Gestüt Scheuelberghof
Württemberg · Stromberg-Zabergäu · Maulbronn
Weingut Vincon-Zerrer
Württemberg · Stromberg-Zabergäu · Oberderdingen
Weingut Vollmer
Württemberg · Stromberg-Zabergäu · Bietigheim-Bissingen
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 Stromberg-Zabergäu?
The key grape varieties in Stromberg-Zabergäu are Lemberger, Trollinger and Riesling. The best-known vineyard is Brackenheimer Schloßberg.
When is the best time to visit Stromberg-Zabergäu for wine?
The harvest in Stromberg-Zabergäu 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 Stromberg-Zabergäu taste like?
Soils: Muschelkalk limestone, Keuper marl, loess loam. Climate: Mild continental, sheltered by Stromberg; ~1,700 sunshine hours. Together they shape structure, acidity and aromatics – see the terroir profile above.
How many wineries are there in Stromberg-Zabergäu?
Cellarmap lists 21 wineries in Stromberg-Zabergäu across roughly 1,500 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 Stromberg-Zabergäu?
Brackenheimer Schloßberg is regarded as the most famous vineyard of Stromberg-Zabergäu. The vineyard overview on this page shows which estates farm it.
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