Mosel - Wines
Riesling Kabinett
Riesling Kabinett is a signature style of the Mosel, known for its light body, delicate sweetness, and vibrant acidity. These wines are typically harvested early and showcase crisp flavors of green apple, citrus, and floral notes. Kabinett Rieslings from the Mosel often feature a pronounced minerality from the region’s slate soils, making them exceptionally food-friendly and refreshing. These wines are versatile and can be enjoyed on their own or paired with a variety of dishes, from seafood to spicy cuisine.
Riesling Spätlese
Riesling Spätlese wines are made from grapes harvested later in the season, resulting in more concentrated flavors and a higher level of natural sweetness. In the Mosel, Spätlese wines balance ripe fruit flavors like peach, apricot, and honey with lively acidity and slate-driven minerality. These wines are versatile, with a spectrum of sweetness that allows them to pair well with both savory dishes and desserts. Spätlese Rieslings from the Mosel are known for their elegance and ability to age beautifully over time.
Riesling Auslese
Riesling Auslese is crafted from selectively harvested grapes, often affected by noble rot, which gives these wines an added layer of richness and complexity. The Mosel’s cool climate and slate soils contribute to the distinct character of Auslese wines, which are marked by their luscious sweetness, vibrant acidity, and flavors of honey, tropical fruits, and citrus. Auslese Rieslings are perfect for pairing with rich desserts or enjoyed as a special treat on their own. They also have exceptional aging potential, developing deeper complexity with time.
Riesling Trocken
Riesling Trocken, or dry Riesling, has become increasingly popular in the Mosel. These wines are characterized by their crisp acidity, clean minerality, and flavors of green apple, citrus, and white peach. Trocken Rieslings from the Mosel often have a precise balance of fruit and acidity, making them ideal for pairing with savory dishes like seafood, poultry, and Asian cuisine. Despite their dryness, these wines retain the region’s signature elegance and finesse, reflecting the unique terroir of the Mosel.
Riesling Grosses Gewächs (GG)
Grosses Gewächs (GG) is the designation for top-quality dry Rieslings from the Mosel, produced from the best vineyards classified as Grosse Lage. These wines represent the pinnacle of dry Riesling in the region, offering incredible depth, complexity, and aging potential. GG wines are typically made from old vines grown on steep slate slopes, resulting in wines with intense minerality, concentrated fruit flavors, and a long finish. Grosses Gewächs Rieslings are perfect for those seeking the highest expression of the Mosel’s terroir in a dry style.
Riesling Beerenauslese
Riesling Beerenauslese is a rare and highly sought-after sweet wine made from hand-selected, overripe grapes often affected by noble rot. These wines are intensely sweet, with flavors of honey, dried apricots, and marmalade, balanced by the region’s signature acidity. Beerenauslese wines from the Mosel are known for their incredible complexity and are typically enjoyed as dessert wines or on their own. They have the ability to age for decades, developing even greater richness and depth over time.