Moselle wine
Characterful wines from the Mosel wine region from the von Othegraven winery
What is Moselle wine?
Mosel wine refers to wines from the German wine-growing region of Mosel, which includes the Mosel river itself as well as its tributaries, the Saar and Ruwer. This wine-growing region is one of the most traditional wine regions in Europe and is known worldwide for its elegant, mineral-driven wines.
The von Othegraven winery is located in Kanzem on the Saar River, placing it firmly within the Mosel wine region. The wines produced here are classic Mosel wines with a particularly refined and precise style.
The terroir of Moselle wine
Moselle wine is characterized by unique natural conditions:
- Steep vineyards , mostly cultivated by hand
- Slate soils that store heat and give the wines minerality
- A cool climate that favors freshness, finesse, and moderate alcohol.
This combination makes Moselle wine unique and ensures wines with great elegance and longevity
Moselle wine from the Saar
The Saar is a tributary of the Moselle and a distinct wine-growing region within the Moselle wine-growing area. Moselle wines from the Saar are considered particularly delicate, cool, and vibrant.
Typical characteristics of Moselle wine from the Saar region are:
- a clear, delicate fruit
- a lively, precise acid
- pronounced mineral depth
In Kanzem on the Saar, the von Othegraven winery cultivates some of the most renowned steep slopes in the region, including the Kanzemer Altenberg, one of the most classic sites in the Mosel region
Riesling – the heart of Moselle wine
Moselle wine is inextricably linked to Riesling. In the Moselle region, this grape variety produces wines that reflect origin and terroir with exceptional clarity.
Rieslings from the Moselle region – especially from the Saar – stand for:
- Elegance instead of heaviness
- Freshness and structure
- great maturation potential
From dry Riesling to delicately fruity Prädikat wines, Mosel wine displays a wide stylistic range.
Moselle wine from the von Othegraven winery
The von Othegraven winery looks back on a centuries-old winemaking tradition and is firmly rooted in the Moselle region. As a member of the Association of German Prädikat Wine Estates (VDP), the winery stands for the highest quality standards and a consistent focus on origin.
Othegraven's Moselle wines are produced on steep slopes along the Saar River and are characterized by:
- selective hand harvesting
- gentle processing
- a clear, timeless style
Frequently asked questions about Moselle wine
Yes. The Saar is a tributary of the Moselle and officially belongs to the Moselle wine region. Wines from the Saar are therefore Moselle wines with their own, particularly refined style.
Mosel wine is especially known for its high-quality Rieslings, which are characterized by minerality, freshness, elegance and great aging potential.
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