Markus Molitor

Markus Molitor is among Germany 's absolute top winemakers and is considered one of the most important producers of Mosel wines. The winery is known for its uncompromising focus on quality, extreme precision in vineyard work, and a broad spectrum of wines that combine terroir, ripeness, and excitement.

The Markus Molitor winery

Markus Molitor is located in the Mosel region and is run by Markus Molitor himself, who took over the family estate at a young age. Since then, he has built the winery into an internationally recognized benchmark for German wine.

The house's philosophy is clear: each vineyard and each plot must be understood individually and translated into wine, without compromising on yield or level of detail.

Origin and vineyards

The estate owns and manages vineyards in some of the most prestigious parts of the Mosel , including Bernkastel, Wehlen, and Zeltingen. The vineyards are often situated on extremely steep slopes with slate soils, which create tension, minerality, and precision.

The combination of steepness, exposure and soil type plays a decisive role in the character of Markus Molitor's wines.

Grapes and style

The absolute star is reserved for Riesling , a grape that Markus Molitor explores in every possible way. From clean and dry to rich and concentrated, always with a focus on balance and purity.

Characteristic of Markus Molitor's style are:

• great precision and purity
• clear terroir expression
• tension between ripeness and freshness
• exceptional storage potential

The wines are never aimed at quick consumption, but at development over time.

The color coding of Markus Molitor

Markus Molitor works with a recognizable system of capsule colors, which indicate the style and maturity of the wine.

• White capsule
  Dry to very dry wines with a focus on tension and precision.

• Green capsule
  Wines with a little more ripeness and roundness, often with a subtle residual sweetness.

• Golden capsule
  Richer, concentrated wines with clear depth and aging potential.

This system helps to quickly recognize the style within the wide range.

Vinification and philosophy

At Markus Molitor, craftsmanship is paramount. Harvesting is done exclusively by hand, often involving multiple selection rounds. Fermentation takes place with indigenous yeasts, usually in large, old wooden barrels, to maximize the character of the grape and its origin.

The vinification is aimed at transparency, not intervention.

Markus Molitor's position within Germany

Markus Molitor is widely considered one of the most important ambassadors of German wine. The house has demonstrated that Mosel Riesling can rival the world's greatest white wines, both in complexity and aging potential.

Within Germany, the domain is considered a fixed reference for quality and consistency.

Markus Molitor at Perfectewijn.nl

At Perfecte Wijn, you'll find Markus Molitor for those seeking German Riesling with depth, tension, and precision. The wines from this house demonstrate how versatile and serious Mosel can be, from clean and dry to rich and concentrated.