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Mittelmosel

The classical Mosel heart between Trier and Zell – home of Wehlener Sonnenuhr, Bernkasteler Doctor and Erdener Treppchen. 240 producers including J.J. Prüm, Dr. Loosen, Markus Molitor and Fritz Haag.

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Grape Varieties

Riesling, Spätburgunder

Müller-Thurgau

Most Famous Site

Wehlener Sonnenuhr, Bernkasteler Doctor, Erdener Treppchen, Brauneberger Juffer

Vineyard Area

5.500 ha

Harvest

October – November

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TERROIR PROFILE · Mosel

Mittelmosel Classical Riesling heart on blue slate

Mittelmosel is the spiritual home of German Riesling — Wehlener Sonnenuhr, Bernkasteler Doctor, J.J. Prüm.

☀ Cool continental⛰ Slope: steepRieslingSpätburgunder
What is terroir? →

SOILS

Slatemineral, smoky

Slate stores heat and releases it at night — wines show wet stone, smoke and a delicate structure.

CLIMATE · Cool continental

Cool with continental influence: the river in its loops stores warmth, the Eifel and Hunsrück give wind shelter, and the steep south-facing sites catch the light. Riesling ripens fully without losing freshness; harvest often runs far into autumn.

TOPOGRAPHY · steep

Steep slate slopes along the Mosel loops between Trier and Zell; sites such as Wehlener Sonnenuhr, Bernkasteler Doctor and Erdener Treppchen are in part steeper than 60 per cent. The best sites face south to southwest.

WHAT IT MEANS IN THE GLASS

classic fruity-mineralpeach, apple, slateoff-dry to dryrazor-sharp aciditylifelong aging

Typical Flavours of the Region

Riesling

White
ApplePeachCitrusApricot

Spätburgunder

Red
CherryRaspberryStrawberryViolet

Müller-Thurgau

White
NutmegElderflowerApplePear

Region aroma cloud

ApplePeachCitrusApricotJasmineSlatePetrol (with age)CherryRaspberryStrawberryVioletForest floorMushroomLeather (with age)NutmegElderflowerPear
→ Aroma wheel and variety profiles

Mosel overview

This sub-region is part of Mosel. The map shows all 7 sub-regions — Mittelmosel is highlighted.

Overview

Wineries520
Detailed profiles275

Typical Varieties

Riesling
Spätburgunder
Müller-Thurgau

Terroir & Climate

Wine Character

The Mittelmosel is the classical heartland of the region and home to most of the world-famous sites: Wehlener Sonnenuhr, Bernkasteler Doctor (at about 1.4 hectares, one of Germany's most expensive vineyards), Erdener Treppchen, Brauneberger Juffer-Sonnenuhr, Graacher Himmelreich, Piesporter Goldtröpfchen and Ürziger Würzgarten. On blue Devonian slate in the steepest slopes, delicate, smoky-mineral Rieslings emerge with characteristically bright, often off-dry style. Top estates Joh. Jos. Prüm, Dr. Loosen, Markus Molitor, Fritz Haag, Schloss Lieser, Selbach-Oster and Willi Schaefer have made the region one of the world's most expensive Riesling addresses.

Soil Type

Blue Devonian slate, grey slate

Climate

Cool-continental, 60%+ slopes retain heat; ~1,500 sunshine hours

Top profiles

275 detailed profiles — all filterable in the list below

Weingut Willi Schaefer

Mosel · Mittelmosel · Graach an der Mosel

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VDPWeltklasseIconic

100% Riesling

Weingut Reinhold Haart

Mosel · Mittelmosel · Piesport

GlobalRegional
VDPWeltklasseIconic

100% Riesling

Weingut Fritz Haag

Mosel · Mittelmosel · Brauneberg

GlobalRegional
VDPWeltklasseIconic

~98% Riesling, etwas Weißburgunder

Weingut Joh. Jos. Prüm

Mosel · Mittelmosel · Bernkastel-Wehlen

GlobalRegional
VDPWeltklasseIconic

100% Riesling

Weingut Markus Molitor

Mosel · Mittelmosel · Bernkastel-Wehlen

GlobalRegional
VDP-Anwärter (Bernkasteler Ring)WeltklasseIconic

Riesling, Spätburgunder, Pinot Noir

Weingut Wwe. Dr. H. Thanisch (Erben Müller-Burggraef)

Mosel · Mittelmosel · Bernkastel-Kues / Andel

GlobalRegional
VDPWeltklasseBernkasteler Doctor

~100% Riesling, etwas Pinot Noir

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Weingut Reinhold Haart

Mosel · Mittelmosel · Piesport

GlobalRegional
VDPWeltklasseIconic

100% Riesling

Weingut Willi Schaefer

Mosel · Mittelmosel · Graach an der Mosel

GlobalRegional
VDPWeltklasseIconic

100% Riesling

Weingut Fritz Haag

Mosel · Mittelmosel · Brauneberg

GlobalRegional
VDPWeltklasseIconic

~98% Riesling, etwas Weißburgunder

Weingut Joh. Jos. Prüm

Mosel · Mittelmosel · Bernkastel-Wehlen

GlobalRegional
VDPWeltklasseIconic

100% Riesling

Weingut Markus Molitor

Mosel · Mittelmosel · Bernkastel-Wehlen

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VDP-Anwärter (Bernkasteler Ring)WeltklasseIconic

Riesling, Spätburgunder, Pinot Noir

Weingut Wwe. Dr. H. Thanisch (Erben Müller-Burggraef)

Mosel · Mittelmosel · Bernkastel-Kues / Andel

GlobalRegional
VDPWeltklasseBernkasteler Doctor

~100% Riesling, etwas Pinot Noir

Weingut Josef Milz

Mosel · Mittelmosel · Trittenheim

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VDPVDP-Gründungsmitglied (1910)Iconic

~90% Riesling + Weißburgunder/Grauburgunder/Spätburgunder

Weingut Schloss Lieser - Thomas Haag

Mosel · Mittelmosel · Lieser

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VDPWeltklasseIconic

Riesling

Weingut Dr. Loosen

Mosel · Mittelmosel · Bernkastel-Kues

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VDPWeltklasseIconic

Riesling, Weißburgunder

Weingut A.J. Adam

Mosel · Mittelmosel · Neumagen-Dhron

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VDPWeltklasseGeschwister-Gespann

Riesling, Spätburgunder, Müller-Thurgau

Weingut Selbach-Oster

Mosel · Mittelmosel · Zeltingen-Rachtig

GlobalRegional
VDPWeltklasse

~98% Riesling, ~2% Weißburgunder

Weingut Benedikt Nilles

Mosel · Mittelmosel · Pünderich

GlobalRegional

Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Weißburgunder

Weingut Christoph Clüsserath

Mosel · Mittelmosel · Trittenheim

GlobalRegional

Riesling, Spätburgunder, Weißburgunder

Weingut Grans-Fassian

Mosel · Mittelmosel · Leiwen

GlobalRegional

Riesling, Pinot Blanc, Grauburgunder

Martin Müllen

Mosel · Mittelmosel · Traben-Trarbach

GlobalRegional

Riesling

WeinGut Benedict Loosen Erben

Mosel · Mittelmosel · Ürzig

GlobalRegional

Riesling, Spätburgunder

Weingut Eifel-Pfeiffer

Mosel · Mittelmosel · Trittenheim

GlobalRegional

Riesling

GK

Weingut Gerd Kettermann

Mosel · Mittelmosel · Enkirch

GlobalRegional

Riesling, Weißburgunder, Pinot Blanc

Events in Mosel

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20 Nov – Sat, 2 January 2027

Mosel Wine Night Market Traben-Trarbach

Wine festival · Traben-Trarbach

Tourist-Information Traben-Trarbachfrom €5

25 Apr – Mon, 26 April 2027

VDP.Weinbörse Mainz

Tasting · Mainz

VDP. Die Prädikatsweingüter · 10 wineriesfrom €45

25 Jun – Mon, 28 June 2027

Zell Wine Festival (Schwarze Katz)

Wine festival · Zell (Mosel)

Stadt ZellFree

2 Jul – Mon, 5 July 2027

Piesport Wine Festival

Wine festival · Piesport

Ortsgemeinde PiesportFree

27 Aug – Wed, 1 September 2027

Winningen Winegrowers' Festival

Wine festival · Winningen

Winninger WinzerFree

27 Aug – Mon, 30 August 2027

Cochem Wine Festival

Wine festival · Cochem

Stadt CochemFree

Frequently Asked Questions

Which estates are known on the Mittelmosel?

Known estates include Joh. Jos. Prüm, Dr. Loosen, Markus Molitor, Fritz Haag, Schloss Lieser, Selbach-Oster and Willi Schaefer. The Bernkasteler Doctor measures only about 1.4 hectares and is among the most expensive sites in Germany.

Which soils and climate shape the Mittelmosel?

The Mittelmosel lies on blue and grey Devonian slate. The climate is cool continental; the steep sites, with slopes of over 60 percent, store heat.

Which sites are known on the Mittelmosel?

Known sites are Wehlener Sonnenuhr, Bernkasteler Doctor, Erdener Treppchen, Brauneberger Juffer-Sonnenuhr, Graacher Himmelreich, Piesporter Goldtröpfchen and Ürziger Würzgarten. Harvest takes place in October and November.

Which grape varieties define Mittelmosel?

The key grape varieties in Mittelmosel are Riesling, Spätburgunder and Müller-Thurgau. The best-known vineyard is Wehlener Sonnenuhr, Bernkasteler Doctor, Erdener Treppchen, Brauneberger Juffer.

When is the best time to visit Mittelmosel for wine?

The harvest in Mittelmosel takes place October – November – when vineyards and cellars are busiest. May to July suits tastings without harvest bustle; many estates open their tasting rooms off-season by appointment.

How many wineries are there in Mittelmosel?

Cellarmap lists 520 wineries in Mittelmosel across roughly 5,500 hectares of vines. Every profile shows location, contact, grape varieties and, where available, vineyards, classification and visitor information.

All wineries in Mittelmosel, A to Z

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