IN THE HEART OF EUROPE
The Mosel River flows through the heart of Europe in a formerly remote location the locals like to refer to as "behind the moon". Temperatures here aren't SO cold but conditions at this far northern 50° latitude make the Mosel the northernmost outpost of top-quality grapevines in the world. Vines here receive an average 48.2°-55.4°F temperature and 1,100-1,600 daylight hours during the vegetative period of April-October.
Viticulture has been present on the Mosel since the ancient Romans brought cultivated grapevines here two millennia ago. The region's unique geologic and climatic conditions are the basis for growing great Riesling along the Mosel its tributaries, the Saar and Ruwer. The cool continental climate, with some Atlantic influence, its slate soil and the steeply-hilled topography are all nature's gifts both for winemakers and wine aficionados.
Our town of Leiwen, picturesquely surrounded by vineyards as if from an 18th century landscape painting has in the last few decades taken on a new dynamism.
With 450 hectares (approximately 1,112 acres) of vines, Leiwen is one of the largest wine villages in the Mosel region. From here, it's a close drive to the region's capital and tourism center of Trier, or the European banking metropolis of Luxembourg.
360° panoramic view of the Town of Leiwen/Mosel
