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Mosel-Saar-Ruwer

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Vineyards in the State of Rhineland-Palatinate.

Mosel-Saar-Ruwer is a wine region of Germany, known for its fine Rieslings. It is composed of four distinct sub-regions: Lower Mosel, Middle Mosel, Saar, and Ruwer.

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The variation in microclimates makes it almost certain that superb wine will be produced somewhere within the region in any given year.

edit Facts and figures

• Winegrowing area: 13,000 hectares (32,000 acres)
• Main varietals: Riesling

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The Saar and Ruwer are higher and hence a little cooler but excell it the 'hot' vintages. The combination of slate and steep vineyards produce vibrant and elegant wines with a fine acidity.

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edit See also

edit Sub-regions

• Bernkastel
• Burg Cochem
• Moseltor
• Obermosel
• Ruwertal
• Saar

edit Table wines

• Landwein der Ruwer
• Landwein der Saar
• Saarländischer Landwein der Mosel