The Wine VaultMosel
Riesling in every style from bone-dry (Trocken) to lusciously sweet (Trockenbeerenauslese). Renowned for racy acidity and low alcohol.
Country
Germany
Climate
Cool continental, steep riverside slopes maximize sun exposure
Key grapes
- Riesling
- Müller-Thurgau
- Elbling
Classification
VDP classification: Gutswein, Ortswein, Erste Lage, Grosse Lage. Also Prädikat levels from Kabinett to TBA.
What to eat
Smoked trout, Flammkuchen, Saumagen, and white asparagus (Spargel) in spring.
Fun fact
Some Mosel vineyards have slopes exceeding 65 degrees, making them among the steepest in the world. Harvest is often done with ropes.