Remstal-Stuttgart

Württemberg

The Bereich closest to Stuttgart, following the Rems and Neckar through the urban-rural fringe of the state capital. Schwarzriesling and Trollinger dominate by volume; Riesling and Spätburgunder from steep terraced Einzellagen drive the quality reputation. Aldinger, Rainer Schnaitmann and Wöhrwag are the modern reference producers.

The wines of Remstal-Stuttgart are made primarily from Pinot Noir, Riesling, Blaufränkisch and other Württemberg varieties.

Vineyard Map

Climate

Protected by the Schurwald forest to the east and warmed by Stuttgart's urban heat island effect. South to southwest exposure on the Neckar and Rems slopes. One of Württemberg's warmest mesoclimates.

Terroir

Keuper marlSandstoneVolcanic tuffLoam

Keuper marl and sandstone dominate, with loess deposits on the higher terraces. The Rems valley adds gypsum-rich Keuper soils that give distinctive minerality.

Typical Aromas

dark cherryplumherbspepperpeachmineral

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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, black fruit and spice.

red fruit · black fruit · spicy · floral · nutty

Body

Lightish

Acidity

Bright

Oak

No oak

Ripeness

Fresh

Concentration

Medium

Whites

On the lighter side and bright; stone fruit, orchard fruit and citrus.

stone fruit · apple and pear · citrus · spicy · floral

Cork's estimate.

Similar styles

Lands in the same glass.

Like the reds

Brouilly

Beaujolais, France

Alto Adige Schiava

Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy

Côte Roannaise

Loire Valley, France

Verduno Pelaverga

Piedmont, Italy

Bellet

Provence, France

Like the whites

Saint-Véran

Burgundy, France

Kamptal

Kamptal, Austria

Südliche Weinstraße

Pfalz, Germany

Schloss Vollrads

Rheingau, Germany

Alsace

Alsace, France

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 Remstal-Stuttgart?▼

The main grapes in Remstal-Stuttgart (Württemberg) include Pinot Noir, Riesling, Blaufränkisch, Dornfelder.

What soils are found in Remstal-Stuttgart?▼

Remstal-Stuttgart sits on keuper marl, sandstone, volcanic tuff, loam soils, which contribute to the distinctive character of its wines.

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