Oberer Neckar

Württemberg

The smallest and southernmost Bereich, around Tübingen and Rottenburg on the upper Neckar. Cool, hillside vineyards on Muschelkalk and Keuper soils. Light, aromatic reds (Trollinger, Schwarzriesling, Spätburgunder) and crisp Rieslings in a properly cool corner of Württemberg.

The wines of Oberer Neckar are made primarily from Pinot Noir, Riesling, Blaufränkisch and other Württemberg varieties.

Vineyard Map

Climate

Cooler and more exposed than the northern Bereiche due to higher elevation. The Swabian Alb nearby moderates temperatures. South-facing slopes along the Neckar provide the best sites.

Terroir

Muschelkalk limestoneKeuper marl

Keuper marl and sandstone on the slopes above the Neckar and Ammer valleys. Higher altitude than other Bereiche gives cooler conditions.

Typical Aromas

red cherryherbscitrusearth

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What it tastes like

Body

Light

Acidity

Fresh

Tannin

Silky

Oak

No oak

Ripeness

Fresh

Concentration

Medium

Reds

Light-bodied and fresh, with silky tannin; red fruit, a floral lift and a nutty note, with a taut finish.

red fruit · floral · nutty · stony · taut

Body

Light

Acidity

Gentle

Oak

No oak

Ripeness

Fresh

Concentration

Medium

Whites

Light-bodied and gentle; orchard fruit, stone fruit and tropical fruit, with a taut finish.

apple and pear · stone fruit · tropical · floral · stony

Cork's estimate.

Similar styles

Lands in the same glass.

Like the reds

Alto Adige Schiava

Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy

Chiroubles

Beaujolais, France

Côte Roannaise

Loire Valley, France

Savigny-lès-Beaune

Burgundy, France

Valpolicella Classico

Veneto, Italy

Like the whites

Vin de Savoie

Savoie, France

Lavaux

Vaud, Switzerland

Soave Classico

Veneto, Italy

Grapes of Württemberg

Pinot Noir

Spätburgunder in Württemberg

strawberryraspberryred cherryviolet

Known as Spätburgunder, increasingly ambitious and Burgundian in style from top estates

Riesling

Body

Sweetness

Acidity

green applelimelemonwhite peach

Württemberg's leading white. Mineral, medium-bodied from the Neckar slopes.

Blaufränkisch

Lemberger in Württemberg

sour cherryblackberryblack pepperviolet

Known as Lemberger, the region's most serious red, structured with dark fruit and spice from Keuper marl soils

Dornfelder

blackberrycherryelderberryplum

Deep-colored, fruit-forward red, from simple quaffers to structured oak-aged versions

Kerner

Body

Sweetness

Acidity

green applepearapricotcitrus

A local cross of Trollinger × Riesling, aromatic and fresh, second most planted white

Meunier

Schwarzriesling in Württemberg

golden appleraspberrybiscuitbrioche

Known as Schwarzriesling, the third pillar of Württemberg reds, soft and fruity with gentle tannins

Müller-Thurgau

Body

Sweetness

Acidity

green applepeachlycheeelderflower

Light, floral everyday whites, widely planted in the cooler sites

Samtrot

raspberrystrawberrycherryplum

A Schwarzriesling mutation unique to Württemberg, velvety and approachable

Schiava

Trollinger in Württemberg

strawberryraspberryrosealmond

Known as Trollinger, the everyday red of Württemberg, light and refreshing, often paired with local Swabian cuisine

Frequently Asked Questions

What grapes grow in Oberer Neckar?▼

The main grapes in Oberer Neckar (Württemberg) include Pinot Noir, Riesling, Blaufränkisch, Dornfelder.

What soils are found in Oberer Neckar?▼

Oberer Neckar sits on muschelkalk limestone, keuper marl soils, which contribute to the distinctive character of its wines.

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