Location and natural landscape
Oberderdingen is located in the transitional area between the Kraichgau and the Stromberg. Significant parts of the municipal area belong to the Stromberg-Heuchelberg Nature Park. The municipality is assigned to the region Baden.
Viticulture and topography
The mild climate supports the long-established tradition of winegrowing. As of 1 September 2019, the municipality recorded a total of 135 hectares of vineyard area. The vineyards on the Derdinger Horn lie on the south-facing slopes of the Stromberg hills. The high point is referred to as the Kupferhalde at 304 metres above sea level.
Grape varieties and vinification
In Oberderdingen, among other varieties, Trollinger, Lemberger, Spätburgunder, Samtrot, Muskat-Trollinger, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah are grown, as well as Riesling, Grauburgunder, Weißburgunder, Sauvignon Blanc, Silvaner, Gewürztraminer and Souvignier Gris. From the Oberderdingen Kupferhalde, dry wines made from Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, as well as a dry Souvignier Gris, are documented. Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah are aged in wood, while Souvignier Gris is aged in stainless steel.
Historical development
The first documented mention of a vineyard in Derdingen, with the historic name of Oberderdingen, dates from the year 1260 and is found in a document from the Herrenalb monastery. In 1960, Oberderdingen received an award from the state of Baden-Württemberg for its services to winegrowing.
