The Mosel Valley has long been considered one of the world’s most beautiful river valleys. This region, formerly known as Mosel-Saar-Ruwer in honor of its three rivers, is proud of its Riesling wine. Some of the greatest Rieslings in Germany and in fact in the entire world come from the Mosel Valley. Experts can often identify Mosel Rieslings largely because the local soil contains slate, which may impart a taste of flint. Mosel vineyard slopes are among the steepest in the wine-producing world. They sometimes attain a whopping 70 degrees. The soil is so precious that every spring local workers lug pails of soil up these slopes. This arduous activity temporarily reverses the effect of the rains that wash the soil down every winter.

This Riesling is fruity and crisp with a delicate bouquet and a well-balanced finish.