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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
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 in the lee of the Stromberg and Heuchelberg, which frame the Zabergäu. Warm summers and long autumns allow late ripening of Lemberger; late frost mainly affects valley hollows.
TOPOGRAPHY · moderate
Hilly valley and basin land west of Heilbronn between the Stromberg and Heuchelberg, with villages such as Brackenheim, Güglingen, Cleebronn and Bönnigheim. Known sites are Neipperger Steingrube, Brackenheimer Zweifelberg and Bönnigheimer Sonnenberg.
WHAT IT MEANS IN THE GLASS
Typical Flavours of the Region
Lemberger
RedTrollinger
RedRiesling
WhiteRegion 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 lies west of Heilbronn between the ridges of the Stromberg and the Heuchelberg, with the Zaber flowing through the valley between them. The centre is the town of Brackenheim; Bönnigheim, Cleebronn, Güglingen and Pfaffenhofen are also part of it. The Weingärtner Stromberg-Zabergäu, formed in 2012 from two cooperatives, farm about 750 hectares and are among the largest cellars in Württemberg.
The vineyards stand mainly on Keuper, with loess loam and Muschelkalk also present. The Stromberg and Heuchelberg shelter against wind, and the climate is mild and warm.
The region is regarded as particularly strong in Lemberger: for the cooperative it makes up a good quarter of the area, followed by Trollinger and Schwarzriesling, with Riesling and Spätburgunder added. Well-known sites are Brackenheimer Zweifelberg, Bönnigheimer Sonnenberg, Haberschlachter Dachsberg, Hohenhaslacher Kirchberg and Meimsheimer Katzenöhrle. Dautel in Bönnigheim is a known family estate.
Soil Type
Muschelkalk limestone, Keuper marl, loess loam
Climate
Mild continental, sheltered by Stromberg; ~1,700 sunshine hours
Top profiles
6 detailed profiles — all filterable in the list below
Weingut Sonnenhof
Württemberg · Stromberg-Zabergäu · Vaihingen-Gündelbach
Riesling, Lemberger, Spätburgunder
Weingut Wachtstetter GbR
Württemberg · Stromberg-Zabergäu · Pfaffenhofen
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Chardonnay
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
22 resultsWeingut Sonnenhof
Württemberg · Stromberg-Zabergäu · Vaihingen-Gündelbach
Riesling, Lemberger, Spätburgunder
Weingut Wachtstetter GbR
Württemberg · Stromberg-Zabergäu · Pfaffenhofen
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Chardonnay
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
Events in Württemberg
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VDP.Weinbörse Mainz
Tasting · Mainz
25 Aug – Sun, 5 September 2027
Stuttgart Weindorf
Wine festival · Stuttgart
30 Aug – Tue, 31 August 2027
Preview of the Großes Gewächs wines
Vintage presentation · Wiesbaden
9 Sept – Sun, 19 September 2027
Heilbronn Weindorf
Wine festival · Heilbronn
Frequently Asked Questions
Which grape varieties are grown in Stromberg-Zabergäu?
The region is known for its strong Lemberger share: for the Weingärtner Stromberg-Zabergäu, Lemberger makes up a good quarter of the area, followed by Trollinger and Schwarzriesling. Riesling and Spätburgunder are also grown.
What are the Weingärtner Stromberg-Zabergäu?
The Weingärtner Stromberg-Zabergäu were formed in 2012 from two cooperatives, farm around 750 hectares and are among the largest cellars in Württemberg. Dautel in Bönnigheim is a known family estate.
Which villages and sites are known in Stromberg-Zabergäu?
The centre is Brackenheim, joined by Bönnigheim, Cleebronn, Güglingen and Pfaffenhofen. Known sites are Brackenheimer Zweifelberg, Bönnigheimer Sonnenberg, Haberschlachter Dachsberg, Hohenhaslacher Kirchberg and Meimsheimer Katzenöhrle.
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 22 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.
All wineries in Stromberg-Zabergäu, A to Z
- Alter Kuhstall · Erligheim
- Heuchelberg Weingärtner
- Kelterhof Großvillars · Oberderdingen-Großvillars
- Weinbau Haagen · Häfnerhaslach
- Weinbau Walz · Ensingen
- Weingut Georg und Anja Merkle GbR · Ochsenbach
- Weingut Kern-Schaufler
- Weingut Landesvatter · Brackenheim
- Weingut Nonnenmacher · Vaihingen an der Enz
- Weingut Notz · Sachsenheim
- Weingut Pfefferle
- Weingut Sommer · Haberschlacht
- Weingut Sonnenhof · Vaihingen-Gündelbach
- Weingut Steinbachhof · Vaihingen an der Enz
- Weingut Stephan Muck · Bietigheim
- Weingut und Gestüt Scheuelberghof · Maulbronn
- Weingut Vincon-Zerrer · Oberderdingen
- Weingut Vollmer · Bietigheim-Bissingen
- Weingut Wachtstetter GbR · Pfaffenhofen
- Weingut Zaiß · Illingen-Schützingen
- Weinkellerei Storz GmbH · Cleebronn
- Wino Oekolandbau · Brackenheim
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