Riesling: Mosel or Alsace?

by Bernardo Musumeci

Presentation of the Riesling its versatility and the expression of different terroirs.
Objective of the compare Riesling production in the Mosel (Germany) and Alsace (France) regions.
Brief history of the Riesling grape and its importance in the world of wine.
The influence of terroir on the diversity of Riesling styles.

A Riesling not Vale do

History and tradition of Riesling in the roots and evolution.
The Mosel climate, soil and the influence on the characteristics of the grape.
Vineyard slope and sun exposure.
Slate soils and their influence on minerality.
Winemaking vineyard management and cultivation techniques.
traditional and modern methods.
Mosel wine sensory characteristics, acidity, sweetness and aromas.

Riesling in

History and tradition of Riesling in characteristics and relevance.
The terroir of climate, soil and the influence on the characteristics of the grape.
Microclimates and the influence of the Vosges mountain range.
Diversity of granite, limestone, sandstone.
Winemaking vineyard management and cultivation techniques.
methods and technologies used in Alsace.
Alsatian wine sensory characteristics, structure, body and aromas.

Comparing Terroirs and

Comparative analysis of the Mosel and Alsace climate, soil and topography.
Influence of terroir on the sensory characteristics of wines.
Mosel vs. sensorial profile, acidity, sweetness and aging potential.
Comparative identifying nuances and differences.

Wine and Enological

Vineyard viticultural practices compared.
Winemaking comparison between traditional and modern methods.
Influence of winemaking on the final style of wines.
The role of the winemaker in expressing terroir through Riesling.

Guard and Evolution

Riesling’s aging Mosel and Alsace.
Evolution of wines in the transformation of aromas and flavors.
Tips for storing and serving Riesling.

Pairing with

Pairing Riesling with different local and international cuisine.
Pairing suggestions for Riesling from the Mosel and Alsace.
The influence of acidity and sweetness on harmonization.

The Global Riesling

The importance of Riesling in the global white wine market.
The role of the Mosel and Alsace as references in the production of Riesling.
Consumer trends and future challenges.



Riesling as an expression of the diversity of terroir and the art of winemaking.
Mosel and two regions that demonstrate the potential of Riesling.
The importance of sustainability and innovation in the production of quality wines.
List of Riesling producers in the Mosel and Alsace.

98 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 16, 2025