Stetten

Wine from Stetten comes out of Württemberg, Germany, where it sits as a sub-region.

The signature grape is Riesling, backed by Blaufrankisch (Lemberger).

The ground underneath is marl.

The climate is continental.

The vineyards themselves read as mountains, slopes and steep sites.

Red wine and white wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows floral aromas, mineral undertones, lemberger displays rich fruit flavors and balanced tannins, plus one more.

Labels here fall under the Grosse Lage.

Names to look for on a shelf: Beurer, Weingut am Stein and Weingut Karl Haidle.

At the table these bottles work with seafood, poultry dishes, pork and asian cuisines.

Serve at 8 to 10°C.

Keeps for 5 to 10 years.

In the glass.

White: Floral aromas, Mineral undertones.

Red: Lemberger displays rich fruit flavors, Balanced tannins, N earthy depth.

Grapes planted here.

Classifications.

• Grosse Lage

Producers worth knowing.

Bottles to look for.

• Beurer Gipskeuper Stettener Riesling, Wurttemberg, Germany
• Beurer Kieselsandstein Stettener Pulvermacher Riesling, Wurttemberg, Germany
• Beurer Schilfsandstein Stettener Pulvermacher Riesling, Wurttemberg, Germany
• Beurer Stettener Monchberg Lemberger Grosses Gewachs, Wurttemberg, Germany
• Beurer Stettener Monchberg Spatburgunder, Wurttemberg, Germany
• Beurer Stettener Pulvermacher Berge Riesling Grosses Gewachs, Wurttemberg, Germany
• Beurer Stettener Pulvermacher Sauvignon Blanc, Wurttemberg, Germany
• Beurer Stettener Untere Bunte Mergel Lemberger, Wurttemberg, Germany

At the table.

• Seafood
• Poultry dishes
• Pork
• Asian cuisines
• Vegetable dishes

Serving and cellaring.

• Serve at 8 to 10°C.
• Keeps for 5 to 10 years.

Nearby regions.

Stetten: common questions

More from here: every wine region in Germany, or the wider Württemberg guide.