5 out of 5 stars („world class“) were awarded to 18 estates. In addition, there are 31 estates with 4.5 stars, and 66 estates with 4 stars.
See here: Germany's 18 Top Winemakers (With 5/5 Stars) - Vinum WeinGuide Deutschland 2023
This posting is the tenth in a series of postings that provide more details on individual wine regions.
Ahr: The Top Winemakers - Vinum WeinGuide Deutschland/ Germany 2023
Baden: The Top Winemakers - Vinum WeinGuide Deutschland/ Germany 2023
Franken: The Top Winemakers - Vinum WeinGuide Deutschland/ Germany 2023
Hessische Bergstrasse: The Top Winemakers - Vinum WeinGuide Deutschland/ Germany 2023
Mittelrhein: The Top Winemakers - Vinum WeinGuide Deutschland/ Germany 2023
Mosel: The Top Winemakers - Vinum WeinGuide Deutschland/ Germany 2023
Nahe: The Top Winemakers - Vinum WeinGuide Deutschland/ Germany 2023
Pfalz: The Top Winemakers - Vinum WeinGuide Deutschland/ Germany 2023
Rheingau: The Top Winemakers - Vinum WeinGuide Deutschland/ Germany 2023
Rheinhessen: The Top Winemakers - Vinum WeinGuide Deutschland/ Germany 2023
Saale-Unstrut: The Top Winemakers - Vinum WeinGuide Deutschland/ Germany 2023
Sachsen: The Top Winemakers - Vinum WeinGuide Deutschland/ Germany 2023
Württemberg: The Top Winemakers - Vinum WeinGuide Deutschland/ Germany 2023
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the Württemberg region, there is 1 producer with 5/5 stars in the Vinum WeinGuide Deutschland/ Germany 2023. There are 4 producers with 4/5 stars and 2 producers with 3.5/5 stars.
Annette Schiller, ombiasy WineTours, and I have met 5 of these 7 producers at various occasions over the past years, often at their estate during a Germany wine tour by ombiasy WineTours, which is owned and run by Annette Schiller and based in Washington DC, USA.
(London Wine Competition)
Located in southwestern Germany, Württemberg is officially part of
the federal state of Baden-Württemberg. However, in terms of wine
classification, Baden and Württemberg are considered to be two separate
and distinct wine regions. Württemberg is the fourth-largest of
Germany’s 13 wine regions.
The real distinguishing point about Württemberg is that it is
primarily known for its red, not white, wines. In fact, red wines
account for 71% of all wine production in this German wine region.
Interestingly, these red wines do not include the most popular red
varietals grown throughout Europe, either.
For example, by far the most popular red grape varietal is
Trollinger, accounting for 21.2% of all wine production. These grapes
produce a light red, slightly sweet wine that is uncommon even for
Germany. In fact, 98% of all Trollinger grape production takes place
within Württemberg. Other popular grape varietals grown in this region
include Schwarzriesling (15.1%), Lemberger (13.9%) and Spatburgunder
(11.1%). As might be expected, Riesling production is also important in
this region, accounting for 18.1% of all wine production.
Another distinguishing feature of Württemberg wine production is that
many of the most popular wines are made by winemaking cooperatives.
There are nearly 70 cooperatives, accounting for nearly 75% of all
production. The most popular and famous vineyards are located along the
Neckar River and its four tributaries. There are many vineyards located
near Stuttgart, and also near Lake Constance.
As in other parts of Germany, steep terraced vineyards are the norm along river banks of the Neckar. One of the most famous vineyards is Cannstatter Zuckerle, located near Stuttgart, which boasts some impressive steep terraced vineyards.
Pictures: Gert Aldinger, Weingut Aldinger, Karl Eugen Erbgraf zu Neipperg, Weingut Des Grafen Neipperg and Annette Schiller See: 2017 VDP Trade Fair Weinbörse - Vintage 2016 - in Mainz: Schiller’s Report
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