Provincial diversity and vaious soil condition let a rich assortment of high quality wines be made in Württemberg. Nearly every community can impress its own character to the wines, which is also done by the vintners with love and persistance. The rough climate can be marked in the racy acidity of the white wines, and the strong body of the red wines. The soils reach from brown oolitic limestone to volcanic ash, which makes wines with especially fresh typical wines, to shell-limestone, that gives the wines a scented balanced character.
White and red wines are fairly balanced in Württemberg. Among the white wines the Riesling dominates at 25%. Other white vines are Müller-Thurgau, Silvaner, Kerner, Traminer, Ruländer, as well as Muskateller. The assortment of red wines is especially exceptional. The classic wine like the Late Burgundy and Portuguese are a little behind at 3%. The trollinger is the typical Schwabish wine, and isn't nearly as well represented in the rest of Germany. This strong, fresh wine ripens late and requires good sites. Black Riesling is Burgundy grape and takes up 16%. Other vines are Clevner (an Early Burgundy), Limberger, Muskattrollinger, Dornfelder, Helfensteiner, and the Herold Vine. Another specialty is the Schiller wine, a red wine with shimmering colors.
Next to the excellent wines there is also much culture to be enjoyed in Württemberg. The capital is known for its collection of art. Esslingen is definitely worth a visit for its buildings and the romantic Tübingen as well. The vintners present their creation at the annual 'ine and Sparkling Wine' fair every Spring.
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