Grape Varieties
Elbling, Müller-Thurgau
Riesling
Most Famous Site
Nittel, Wormeldange (Luxemburg-Grenze)
Vineyard Area
670 ha
Harvest
October
TERROIR PROFILE · Mosel
Obermosel Elbling heartland on the Luxembourg border
Obermosel — Elbling country, one of Europe's oldest varieties. Different soil than Mittelmosel.
SOILS
Muschelkalk limestoneprecise, salty-mineral
Muschelkalk yields a crisp mineral acidity and salty depth.
Sandstonewarm, dry, spicy
Sandstone warms quickly and yields ripe, fragrant wines with yellow fruit and fine spice.
CLIMATE · Cool continental
Cool-continental, late vegetation start.
TOPOGRAPHY · moderate
Obermosel hills on the Luxembourg border.
WHAT IT MEANS IN THE GLASS
Typical Flavours of the Region
Region aroma cloud
Mosel overview
This sub-region is part of Mosel. The map shows all 7 sub-regions — Obermosel is highlighted.
Overview
Typical Varieties
Terroir & Climate
Soil Type
Muschelkalk limestone, sandstone (unlike the rest of the Mosel)
Climate
Cool-continental; ~1,500 sunshine hours
Top profiles
19 detailed profiles — all filterable in the list below
Weingut Hubertus M. Apel
Mosel · Obermosel · Nittel
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Chardonnay
BioWeingut Beck-Winter
Mosel · Obermosel · Nittel
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Chardonnay
Weingut B. Frieden
Mosel · Obermosel · Nittel
Weingut Matthias Dostert
Mosel · Obermosel · Nittel
Spätburgunder, Merlot, Gewürztraminer
Winzerhof Greif
Mosel · Obermosel · Nittel
Riesling, Rivaner, Kerner
Weingut & Brennerei Peter Greif
Mosel · Obermosel · Tawern
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Auxerrois
All Wineries
32 resultsWeingut Hubertus M. Apel
Mosel · Obermosel · Nittel
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Chardonnay
BioWeingut Beck-Winter
Mosel · Obermosel · Nittel
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Chardonnay
Weingut B. Frieden
Mosel · Obermosel · Nittel
Weingut Matthias Dostert
Mosel · Obermosel · Nittel
Spätburgunder, Merlot, Gewürztraminer
Winzerhof Greif
Mosel · Obermosel · Nittel
Riesling, Rivaner, Kerner
Weingut & Brennerei Peter Greif
Mosel · Obermosel · Tawern
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Auxerrois
Weingut Ernst Hein
Mosel · Obermosel · Temmels
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Chardonnay
Weingut Karl Sonntag
Mosel · Obermosel · Nittel
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Chardonnay
Weingut & Gästehaus J. Dostert
Mosel · Obermosel · Nittel
Weingut Biewers
Mosel · Obermosel · Tawern
Spätburgunder, Sauvignon Blanc, Weißburgunder
Weingut Frieden-Berg
Mosel · Obermosel · Nittel
Weißburgunder, Grauburgunder
Die Viezgarage
Mosel · Obermosel · Reinsfeld
Weingut Nico Sonntag
Mosel · Obermosel · Nittel
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Chardonnay
WeinKostBar & Weingarten-Lounge
Mosel · Obermosel · Nittel
Weißburgunder, Grauburgunder
Lampadener Viezjungen GbR
Mosel · Obermosel · Lampaden
Temmelser Elblinghof
Mosel · Obermosel · Temmels
Spätburgunder
Viezhof Hunsicker
Mosel · Obermosel · Fisch
Weingut Günter Wietor
Mosel · Obermosel · Nittel
Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Kerner
Events in Mosel
All events in Mosel →25 Apr – Mon, 26 April 2027
VDP.Weinbörse Mainz
Tasting · Mainz
25 Jun – Mon, 28 June 2027
Zeller Weinfest (Schwarze Katz)
Wine festival · Zell (Mosel)
2 Jul – Mon, 5 July 2027
Weinfest Piesport
Wine festival · Piesport
27 Aug – Wed, 1 September 2027
Winzerfest Winningen
Wine festival · Winningen
27 Aug – Mon, 30 August 2027
Cochemer Weinfest
Wine festival · Cochem
30 Aug – Tue, 31 August 2027
Vorpremiere der Großen Gewächse
Vintage presentation · Wiesbaden
Frequently Asked Questions
Which grape varieties define Obermosel?
The key grape varieties in Obermosel are Elbling, Müller-Thurgau and Riesling. The best-known vineyard is Nittel, Wormeldange (Luxemburg-Grenze).
When is the best time to visit Obermosel for wine?
The harvest in Obermosel takes place October – when vineyards and cellars are busiest. May to July suits tastings without harvest bustle; many estates open their tasting rooms off-season by appointment.
What does the terroir of Obermosel taste like?
Soils: Muschelkalk limestone, sandstone (unlike the rest of the Mosel). Climate: Cool-continental; ~1,500 sunshine hours. Together they shape structure, acidity and aromatics – see the terroir profile above.
How many wineries are there in Obermosel?
Cellarmap lists 32 wineries in Obermosel across roughly 670 hectares of vines. Every profile shows location, contact, grape varieties and, where available, vineyards, classification and visitor information.
Which is the most famous vineyard in Obermosel?
Nittel, Wormeldange (Luxemburg-Grenze) is regarded as the most famous vineyard of Obermosel. The vineyard overview on this page shows which estates farm it.
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