Grape Varieties
Riesling, Spätburgunder
Most Famous Site
Winninger Uhlen, Winninger Röttgen, Hatzenporter Kirchberg
Vineyard Area
480 ha
Harvest
October – November
TERROIR PROFILE · Mosel
Terrassenmosel Europe's steepest terraces
Terrassenmosel — Heymann-Löwenstein's home, uncompromising steep-slope culture in Winningen.
SOILS
Slatemineral, smoky
Slate stores heat and releases it at night — wines show wet stone, smoke and a delicate structure.
CLIMATE · Cool continental
Cool-continental, terraces amplify heat retention.
TOPOGRAPHY · terraced
Over 70% gradient, narrow dry-stone-walled terraces.
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 — Terrassenmosel is highlighted.
Overview
Typical Varieties
Terroir & Climate
Wine Character
The Terrassenmosel between Pünderich and Cochem is the most spectacular sub-region, with the steepest terraced vineyards in all of Europe – often over 70% gradient and extremely narrow terraces secured by dry stone walls. The sites Winninger Uhlen, Winninger Röttgen and Hatzenporter Kirchberg rank among the most uncompromising steep slopes worldwide. Reinhard Löwenstein at Weingut Heymann-Löwenstein in Winningen is the defining stylist here: dry, powerful Rieslings with pronounced minerality and aging potential. Matthias Knebel and Weingut Reuscher-Haart also shape the level. The Terrassenmosel is the only sub-region with notable Pinot Noir tradition.
Soil Type
Devonian slate (particularly blue), quartzite inclusions
Climate
Cool-continental, terraces amplify heat retention; ~1,500 sunshine hours
Top profiles
113 detailed profiles — all filterable in the list below
Weingut Heymann-Löwenstein
Mosel · Terrassenmosel · Winningen
Riesling, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc
Weingut Clemens Busch
Mosel · Terrassenmosel · Pünderich
Riesling, Spätburgunder
Springiersbacher Hof
Mosel · Terrassenmosel · Ediger-Eller
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Grauburgunder
Weingut Kloster Ebernach
Mosel · Terrassenmosel · Cochem
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Pinot Noir
Weingut Leo Fuchs
Mosel · Terrassenmosel · Pommern
Riesling, Chardonnay, Weißburgunder
Weingut August Perll
Mosel · Terrassenmosel · Boppard
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Weißburgunder
All Wineries
201 resultsWeingut Heymann-Löwenstein
Mosel · Terrassenmosel · Winningen
Riesling, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc
Weingut Clemens Busch
Mosel · Terrassenmosel · Pünderich
Riesling, Spätburgunder
Springiersbacher Hof
Mosel · Terrassenmosel · Ediger-Eller
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Grauburgunder
Weingut Kloster Ebernach
Mosel · Terrassenmosel · Cochem
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Pinot Noir
Weingut Leo Fuchs
Mosel · Terrassenmosel · Pommern
Riesling, Chardonnay, Weißburgunder
Weingut August Perll
Mosel · Terrassenmosel · Boppard
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Weißburgunder
Weingut Weckbecker
Mosel · Terrassenmosel · Moselkern
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Weißburgunder
Clemens-Ferdinand
Mosel · Terrassenmosel · Ediger-Eller
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Weißburgunder
Weingut Löhr
Mosel · Terrassenmosel · Alken
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Weißburgunder
Weingut Zenzen
Mosel · Terrassenmosel · Pommern
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Pinot Noir
Weingut Domgartenhof
Mosel · Terrassenmosel · Winningen
Riesling
Weingut Otto Görgen
Mosel · Terrassenmosel · Briedern
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Merlot
Winzerkeller Otto Görgen
Mosel · Terrassenmosel · Beilstein
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Merlot
Weingut Freiherr von Schleinitz
Mosel · Terrassenmosel · Kobern-Gondorf
Riesling, Pinot Noir, Weißburgunder
Weingut Die Traubenhüter
Mosel · Terrassenmosel · Hatzenport
Riesling
Weingut Freiherr von Heddesdorff
Mosel · Terrassenmosel · Winningen
Riesling, Spätburgunder
Vinothek Dax
Mosel · Terrassenmosel · Ernst
Riesling, Spätburgunder, Weißburgunder
Weinbau - Weinkellerei Thiesen Erben & Rees
Mosel · Terrassenmosel · Senheim
Riesling
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 Terrassenmosel?
The key grape varieties in Terrassenmosel are Riesling and Spätburgunder. The best-known vineyard is Winninger Uhlen, Winninger Röttgen, Hatzenporter Kirchberg.
When is the best time to visit Terrassenmosel for wine?
The harvest in Terrassenmosel 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.
What does the terroir of Terrassenmosel taste like?
Soils: Devonian slate (particularly blue), quartzite inclusions. Climate: Cool-continental, terraces amplify heat retention; ~1,500 sunshine hours. Together they shape structure, acidity and aromatics – see the terroir profile above.
How many wineries are there in Terrassenmosel?
Cellarmap lists 201 wineries in Terrassenmosel across roughly 480 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 Terrassenmosel?
Winninger Uhlen, Winninger Röttgen, Hatzenporter Kirchberg is regarded as the most famous vineyard of Terrassenmosel. The vineyard overview on this page shows which estates farm it.
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