Mosel Wine Guide

 

Mosel is the most famous of Germany's official wine regions thanks to its prestigious production of Riesling.

Formerly named Mosel-Saar-Ruwer for the Mosel River and its tributaries Saar and Ruwer, this wine region spreads on the riverbanks from the French and Luxembourg borders to the confluence with the Rhine. The vineyards are on the steep slopes of the hills. Some of them are so steep that the producers have to use manual labour.

The continental cool conditions of Northern Europa leads to south facing vineyards to allow their culture. The best sites benefit from the solar radiation reflecting off the Mosel River and the slate soil absorbing the heat. The composites of the slate can vary which allow the Mosel wines to be diverse.

Mosel is divided in three different areas:

  • the Upper Mosel near the borders
  • the Middle Mosel, heart of the wine region with its superior quality production and the historical reputation of the towns Piersport and Bernkastel
  • the Lower Mosel south of the city of Koblenz.

100% Riesling!

The Rieslings of Mosel are world renowned wines. The variety covers more than a half of the region production. It produces light floral wines with green fruits notes.

The white wines of Mosel can maintain a wonderful balance between sweetness and acidity. The best Rieslings can age splendidly during a few decades.

Best producers in Mosel

The most important wine estates in Mosel are Dr Loosen with its vineyard of Prälat, Fritz Haag, Joh Jos Prüm and Schloss Lieser.