Location and classification
The Heppenheimer Stemmler is an officially registered single vineyard in the quality wine-growing region Hessische Bergstraße. It belongs to the Starkenburg area, the Großlage Heppenheimer Schloßberg, and the municipality of Heppenheim (Bergstraße).
Landscape and climate
The vineyard site lies around the hill Hubenhecke and is part of the wine landscape between Heppenheim and Bensheim. Winegrowing in Heppenheim is characterised by a mild climate.
Grape varieties and wine style
Riesling is the most important grape variety of the Stemmler. In addition, Grauburgunder, Silvaner, Weißburgunder and Spätburgunder are grown. The wines are produced predominantly dry and are described as savoury and full-bodied, with Riesling forming the stylistic focus.
Historical name
The name of the wine-growing site is documented for the year 1480 as Stemmeler and is linked to the earlier form Stennühel, which means Steinberg.
