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Mosel-Saar-Ruwer
From just
south of the ancient Roman city of Trier, north to Koblenz, where it
empties into the Rhine, the Mosel river snakes its way past dramatically
steep, slaty slopes, some of which are Germany's most famous vineyards
known for top quality Riesling wines in the world.
The wines of the Mosel and its tributaries, the Saar and the Ruwer, are richly fragrant, pale to golden in colour, and light bodied with a lively, fruity, acidity. The slaty soil imparts a distinctive taste to these remarkable wines ranging from fine-fruity to earthy or "flinty", often with a hint of effervescence.
While some of the wines from the famous vineyards of the middle Mosel district can come with very high price tags, the best values are often from the upper and lower regions which lay claim to some excellent wines at fairly low prices. Lesser known vineyards other than Bernkasteler Doctor and the Wehlener Sonnenuhr offer exceptional bottles while still remaining surprisingly inexpensive.
Size and Main Grape Varieties:
12,809 ha (ca. 28,000 acres) under vine
54% Riesling
22% Müller-Thurgau
9% Elbling