Germany

Mosel Wine Guide

Spectacular steep vineyards producing Germany's most elegant Rieslings.

Country

Germany

Key Varietals

4 varieties

Notable Wineries

5+ estates

About Mosel

The Mosel is one of the world's most dramatic wine regions, where vineyards cling to impossibly steep slate slopes above the winding river. These challenging conditions produce Rieslings of extraordinary delicacy and precision—wines that balance sweetness with razor-sharp acidity. The best Mosel Rieslings can age for decades, developing complex petrol and honey notes. From dry (Trocken) to lusciously sweet (Trockenbeerenauslese), the Mosel offers a complete spectrum of Riesling expression.

Climate & Terroir

Climate

Cool continental at the northern limit of viticulture; river reflects heat and moderates frost

Soil

Blue and gray slate (Devonian); retains heat and imparts mineral character

Key Grape Varieties

Mosel is renowned for these grape varieties:

RieslingMüller-ThurgauElblingPinot Noir (Spätburgunder)

Notable Wineries

Some of the most celebrated producers in Mosel:

1Egon Müller
2Joh. Jos. Prüm
3Dr. Loosen
4Willi Schaefer
5Markus Molitor

Recommended Vintages

These vintages are considered exceptional for Mosel:

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Visiting Mosel

Stunning scenery with dramatic vineyard views. Take a river cruise or drive the Mosel Wine Route. Visit Bernkastel-Kues.

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