Europe
Germany
Mosel
The Mosel produces some of the world's greatest Rieslings from impossibly steep slate slopes. The wines are known for their delicate body, high acidity, and ability to age for decades.
Key Grapes
Riesling
Müller-Thurgau
Elbling
Climate
Cool continental with steep, sunny slopes
Soil Types
Blue slate
Gray slate
Devonian slate
Wine Styles
Aromatic whites from dry to sweet
Eiswein
Sparkling (Sekt)
Sub-Regions
Middle Mosel
Saar
Ruwer
Terrassenmosel
Fun Facts
- 1Some vineyards have 65-degree slopes
- 2Mosel Rieslings can be as low as 7.5% alcohol
- 3The best vineyards face south for maximum sun