Saar Riesling
Elegant Rieslings from the Mosel wine region by the von Othegraven winery
What is Saar Riesling?
Saar Riesling refers to Riesling wines produced along the Saar River, a tributary of the Moselle. The Saar officially belongs to the Moselle wine region and is considered one of the coolest and most prestigious Riesling-producing regions in Germany.
Saar Rieslings are known for their exceptional elegance, clear acidity, and fine minerality. They are among the most precise and age-worthy Rieslings in the world.
The special characteristics of Saar Riesling
The style of Saar Riesling is shaped by unique natural conditions:
- Steep, often extremely inclined vineyards
- Slate soils that add minerality and tension
- Cool climate that promotes freshness and slow ripening
This combination produces Rieslings that rely less on opulence and more on finesse, clarity and depth.
Saar Riesling and the terroir of the Saar
The Saar River flows through a narrow valley with steep slopes that are optimally oriented towards the sun. The slate soils store heat during the day and release it to the vines at night – a crucial factor for the ripening of the grapes in this cool region.
Saar Riesling is characterized by the fact that it reflects its origin particularly clearly: soil, climate and location are clearly perceptible in the glass.
Saar Riesling from the von Othegraven winery
The von Othegraven winery is located in Kanzem on the Saar River and is one of the region's most traditional wineries. For centuries, the winery has been dedicated to producing high-quality Saar Rieslings with a clearly defined origin.
The winery is particularly known for its steep slopes such as the Wiltinger Kupp or the Kanzemer Altenberg, which are among the most prestigious Riesling sites in the Saar section of the Mosel region.
As a member of the Association of German Prädikat Wine Estates (VDP), the von Othegraven winery stands for uncompromising quality, precise craftsmanship and consistent focus on origin.
Frequently asked questions about Saar Riesling
Yes. The Saar is a tributary of the Moselle and officially belongs to the Moselle wine region. Saar Riesling is therefore a Moselle wine with a particularly delicate, cool style.
Saar Riesling is known for its elegance, precise acidity, and pronounced minerality. It is considered particularly long-lived and terroir-driven.
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