Mosel
Germany · A steep, cool river valley famous for Riesling.
Unofficial study resource · not affiliated with or endorsed by WSET®In short
A cool climate on steep slate-soil slopes along the Mosel river, producing Riesling with high acidity across a range of sweetness levels, from bone dry to lusciously sweet.
Key grapes
Riesling.
Why it matters for WSET
The reference region for Riesling and for reading German sweetness terms on the label.
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Download Eclavin on the App StoreFrequently asked questions
Is Mosel wine sweet?
It ranges from bone dry to very sweet. The label’s ripeness terms (such as Kabinett or Spätlese) hint at the style, but check the taste descriptor too, since dry versions exist at each level.