Mosel

Southwestern Germany, along the steep banks of the Mosel river and its tributaries (Saar, Ruwer).

One of the world's coolest wine regions; the river mirrors sunlight onto the steep slopes.

The Mosel, a coiled river of hairpin bends and impossibly steep slate terraces, grows some of the most ethereal wine on earth. Its Riesling - lemon-scented, laser-sharp and mineral - is the benchmark of aromatic white wine.

Each bend and hillside gives a different expression, and the region's finest vineyards - Wehlener Sonnenuhr, Erdener Prälat, Scharzhofberg - are legendary.

For the buyer, Mosel Riesling offers everything from bone-dry Tuesday wines (Trocken) to age-worthy sweet GGs (Grand Cru level) - among the world's great food companions.

Terroir & Soil

Dramatic slate terraces - blue, grey, red and black slate - that store heat and give Riesling its salty, mineral signature.

What to Expect from the Wines

· The Mosel grows the world's most captivating Riesling - delicate, piercingly fragrant and endlessly precise.
· From bone-dry to luscious Eiswein, no region does Riesling's spectrum so well.
· Its old vines and steep slate slopes make it a pilgrimage for white-wine lovers.

Remarkable Bottles from Mosel

Egon Müller Scharzhofberger Riesling

Mosel · 2024 (representative vintage)

Egon Müller Scharzhofberger Riesling is an white wine from Germany, in the Mosel region (Southwestern Germany, along the steep banks of the Mosel river and its tributaries (Saar, Ruwer).), made principally from Riesling. The most famous and expensive Riesling in the world, from the steep slate of the Saar's Scharzhofberg.

$200–$400 est. retail

Dr. Loosen Bernkasteler Lay

Mosel · 2024 (representative vintage)

Dr. Loosen Bernkasteler Lay is an white wine from Germany, in the Mosel region (Southwestern Germany, along the steep banks of the Mosel river and its tributaries (Saar, Ruwer).), made principally from Riesling. A modern estate's classic Mosel Kabinett — crisp, low-alcohol and delicately sweet.

$25–$40 est. retail

J. J. Prüm Wehlener Sonnenuhr Auslese

Mosel · 2024 (representative vintage)

J. J. Prüm Wehlener Sonnenuhr Auslese is an white wine from Germany, in the Mosel region (Southwestern Germany, along the steep banks of the Mosel river and its tributaries (Saar, Ruwer).), made principally from Riesling. The great Mosel Auslese from the famous sundial vineyard — luscious, racy and immortal.

$80–$150 est. retail

Weingut Markus Molitor Eiswein

Mosel · 2024 (representative vintage)

Weingut Markus Molitor Eiswein is an dessert wine from Germany, in the Mosel region (Southwestern Germany, along the steep banks of the Mosel river and its tributaries (Saar, Ruwer).), made principally from Riesling. Hand-picked frozen Riesling turned into riveting amber dessert wine — glacial concentration in a glass.

$60–$120 est. retail

Mosel Riesling

Mosel · 2024 (representative vintage)

Mosel Riesling is an white wine from Germany, in the Mosel region (Southwestern Germany, along the steep banks of the Mosel river and its tributaries (Saar, Ruwer).), made principally from Riesling. a house-style Mosel riesling that showcases the grape in this region.

$12–$28 est. retail

Mosel Müller-Thurgau

Mosel · 2024 (representative vintage)

Mosel Müller-Thurgau is an white wine from Germany, in the Mosel region (Southwestern Germany, along the steep banks of the Mosel river and its tributaries (Saar, Ruwer).), made principally from Müller-Thurgau. a house-style Mosel müller-thurgau that showcases the grape in this region.

$12–$28 est. retail

Food Pairing

· Riesling pairs with spicy Asian food, sushi and grilled chicken.
· Off-dry styles cut rich curries and Thai dishes.
· Sweet Spätlese and Auslese are superb with foie gras, blue cheese and spicy apple desserts.

Buying from Mosel

› Use the Prädikat ladder: Kabinett, Spätlese, Auslese indicate increasing ripeness and sweetness.
› Dry (Trocken) Riesling from top estates is the modern star.
› Seek out Weingut Egon Müller, JJ Prüm, Dr Loosen and Clemens Busch for the finest.