Main grape variety: Riesling
Grape varieties: Riesling, Müller-Thurgau, Elbling
Cultivation area: approx. 8,800 hectares
Climate: Cool with warm summers, strongly influenced by the Moselle
Number of winemakers: approx. 4,000
International wine quality: World-famous for mineral Rieslings, strong export volume
Export volume/turnover: Strong export, especially to the USA and Asia, turnover approx. 300 million euros annually
Geography: Steep slopes with slate soils along the Mosel, Saar and Ruwer
Special feature: Oldest wine-growing region in Germany
Tourism: approx. 2 million visitors annually, strongly influenced by wine tourism and river cruises
Activities: Wine hikes, boat tours on the Moselle, bike tours along the Moselle & visits to Roman buildings
Region & People: The people of the Moselle are proud of their tradition and wine culture. The region is characterized by steep vineyards and picturesque villages along the Moselle.