Moselle

The Mosel is one of Germany's most iconic wine regions . The extremely steep slopes along the river, the characteristic slate soils, and the cool climate produce white wines of unparalleled finesse. Mosel Riesling, in particular, is renowned worldwide for its purity, vibrant acidity, and mineral tension. The wines range from crisply dry to elegantly semi-sweet and noble-sweet, always with exceptional aromatic precision.

What is Mosel?

Mosel is a German wine region along the Moselle River and its tributaries, the Saar and Ruwer. It is best known for its light, crisp, and highly aromatic white wines, with Riesling as its star. Thanks to the unique combination of steep slopes and slate soils, wines are produced here that cannot be reproduced anywhere else in the world.

Origin and vineyards

The vineyards in the Mosel are among the steepest in the world, sometimes with slopes of up to 70 percent. This extreme location ensures optimal sunlight and a long growing season, allowing the grapes to ripen slowly and fully.

Main features of the Mosel:
• Steep, narrow vineyards along the river
• Gray and blue slate for minerality and heat storage
• Cool climate that preserves high acidity and fine aromas
• River reflection that sheds extra light on the grapes
• Old vines that give low yields and high concentration

The most famous sub-regions:
• Middle Mosel (Mittelmosel) – the classic heart region
• Saar – cooler, even tighter and more subtle
• Rougher – refined, elegant and mineral

Styles and vinification

The Mosel is especially famous for its white wines, with Riesling playing the leading role.

Riesling

• Light, aromatic and elegant
• Fresh citrus fruit, apple, peach, blossom
• Always imbued with mineral tension
• From very dry to very sweet

Dry (dry) Moselle

• Tight acids
• Mineral precision
• Perfect with light dishes

Fine herb / semi-dry

• Subtly sweet with fresh acidity
• Typical for classic Mosel style

Sweet styles

• Cabinet – light, playful, refined
• Spätlese – more aromatic and full-bodied
• Auslese – rich and deeper
• Eiswein – extremely concentrated and rare

Why are Mosel wines so light and refined? Because the vineyards are situated in a cool climate and on slate soils, which keeps the wines fresh, aromatic, and exceptionally precise.

Storage and serving

• Dry Riesling: 3–8 years
• Spätlese & Auslese : 10–20+ years
• Cabinet : 5–10 years

Serving temperature:
• Dry styles: 8–10 degrees
• Sweeter styles: 6–8 degrees

Buy Mosel wine at Perfectewijn.nl

At Perfecte Wijn, you'll find a selection of Mosel wines that showcase the region at its best: crisp, dry Riesling, elegant Kabinett styles, and refined Spätlese and Auslese. Thanks to their purity, tension, and aromatic expression, Mosel wines are ideal for lovers of crisp, precise white wine.