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Mosel wine region

Aerial view of a Mosel river loop with vineyards near Bernkastel-Kues, Germany

Photo: Lukas Maul on Unsplash

Germany · Europe

Steep slate slopes, light and racy.

Cool-climate wines led by Riesling, graded by ripeness.

CountryGermany
Key grapesRiesling

Notable producers in Mosel

Mosel wines to try

White · Germany

Dr. Loosen Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett

Mosel · Wehlener Sonnenuhr · Riesling

Light and off-dry: green apple, peach and racy slate acidity.

Food: Thai food, pork

Sweet · Germany

Egon Müller Scharzhofberger Riesling Spätlese

Mosel · Saar · Riesling

Delicate and sweet: apricot, honey and electric acidity; ages for decades.

Food: Fruit desserts, blue cheese

White · Germany

Joh. Jos. Prüm Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spätlese

Mosel · Riesling

Feather-light and gently sweet, with peach, lime blossom and a smoky slate edge that sharpens with bottle age.

Food: Spicy Thai crab cakes, pork with apple

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