The Winery Markus Molitor of Mosel

Winery Markus Molitor
The winery offers 176 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 4.
It is ranked in the top 3 of the estates of Mosel.
It is located in Mosel

The Winery Markus Molitor is one of the largest wineries in the world. It offers 176 wines for sale in of Mosel to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The Markus Molitor estate is a unique viticultural gem located in the Moselle region of Germany. Established in 1984 by Markus Molitor himself at the young age of just 20, the estate has since seen spectacular growth to become one of the largest wineries in the region, with over 92 hectares of vineyards spread across several sites. The Markus Molitor estate is renowned for its exceptional production of Riesling wines, the king grape of the Moselle. It also produces an impressive range of red wines and dessert wines. Markus Molitor's wines are known for their great purity of fruit, perfect balance, and impressive aging potential. The estate itself firmly adheres to the principle of traditional wine production, respecting the heritage of the Moselle terroir while incorporating modern technologies to create wines of unmatched quality. The vineyard estate is situated in the heart of picturesque landscapes, offering views of the majestic surrounding mountains and the winding Moselle. The winemaking cellar, modern and elegant, blends perfectly with the surrounding landscape, providing an unparalleled ambiance for tasting their world-renowned wines. In addition to their famous Rieslings, the Markus Molitor estate also produces Pinot Noir and Pinot Blanc wines, which are also exceptionally well made and have received international praise. Markus Molitor's ambition to create the highest quality wines is undoubtedly reflected in every bottle that comes out of their cellar. In conclusion, Markus Molitor's passion and dedication to cultivating unique, high-quality wines has propelled the Markus Molitor estate to the forefront of wine producers in the Moselle region.

Top Winery Markus Molitor wines

Looking for the best Winery Markus Molitor wines in Mosel among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Markus Molitor wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery Markus Molitor wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top white wines of Winery Markus Molitor

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Markus Molitor

How Winery Markus Molitor wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, shellfish or spicy food such as recipes of rabbit in white wine (casserole), scallops or scallops express with cognac or monkfish with curry.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery Markus Molitor

On the nose the white wine of Winery Markus Molitor. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, cream or tropical and sometimes also flavors of citrus, apples or peach. In the mouth the white wine of Winery Markus Molitor. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Markus Molitor

  • 2002With an average score of 4.52/5
  • 1994With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 1999With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2006With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2004With an average score of 4.26/5
  • 2005With an average score of 4.26/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery Markus Molitor.

  • Riesling
  • Pinot Blanc
  • Weissburgunder
  • Rivaner

Discovering the wine region of Mosel

Mosel is the most famous of Germany's 13 official wine regions, and also the third largest in terms of production. As with many German regions, it is most aasociated with a range of wine styles made from the Riesling grape variety, but Müller-Thurgau is also widely planted. The best Mosel Riesling wines are some of the finest whites in the world. Light and low in Alcohol, they can be intensely fragrant with beguiling Floral">floral and Mineral notes, and a wonderful Balance of sweetness and Acidity.

The region follows the path of the Mosel river from its confluence with the Rhine river near Koblenz, upstream and south-west to Germany's border with Luxembourg and France. This region also includes the Saar and Ruwer tributaries, and was formerly known as Mosel-Saar-Ruwer until August 2007, when the name was officially shortened to Mosel. Some of the famous wine villages along the valley include Bernkastel, Brauneberg, Erden, Graach and Piesport, to name but five. Furthermore, the region boasts some of the finest and most picturesque Vineyards in Europe.

The Romans planted the first vineyards along the Mosel river and the city of Trier around the second century. Today, this region is known for its steep slopes overlooking the rivers, on which the vineyards are planted. Bremmer Calmont, located in the town of Bremm, has an incline of up to 68°. It has often been cited as the steepest vineyard site in the world, though the Engelsfelden vineyard in the Bühler Valley (Bühlertal) in the Baden region is documented at 75°.

The top red wines of Winery Markus Molitor

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Markus Molitor

How Winery Markus Molitor wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef enchilladas au gratin, potjevlesch (northern france) or pizza of the south west : duck breast, roquefort.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Markus Molitor

On the nose the red wine of Winery Markus Molitor. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or citrus and sometimes also flavors of smoke, apples or butter. In the mouth the red wine of Winery Markus Molitor. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Markus Molitor

  • 2006With an average score of 4.29/5
  • 2007With an average score of 4.25/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2010With an average score of 4.03/5
  • 2011With an average score of 4.01/5
  • 0With an average score of 4.00/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Markus Molitor.

  • Pinot Noir

Discover the grape variety: Pinot noir

Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.

The top pink wines of Winery Markus Molitor

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Winery Markus Molitor

How Winery Markus Molitor wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of milanese cutlets like in italy, homemade burger or rabbit, cabbage, bacon.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Winery Markus Molitor

On the nose the pink wine of Winery Markus Molitor. often reveals types of flavors of strawberries, raspberry or earth and sometimes also flavors of red fruit.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Winery Markus Molitor

  • 2015With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.40/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Winery Markus Molitor.

  • Pinot Noir

The word of the wine: Right bank

In Bordeaux, it refers to the vineyards located on the right bank of the Gironde and Dordogne rivers, where the Merlot grape variety is dominant. These are the appellations of Saint-Emilion, Pomerol, Fronsac, etc.

The top sweet wines of Winery Markus Molitor

Food and wine pairings with a sweet wine of Winery Markus Molitor

How Winery Markus Molitor wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, shellfish or spicy food such as recipes of whiskey paupiettes, sublime fish and shrimp colombo or lamb curry indian style.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wines of Winery Markus Molitor

On the nose the sweet wine of Winery Markus Molitor. often reveals types of flavors of peach, lime or minerality and sometimes also flavors of apricot, honey or earth. In the mouth the sweet wine of Winery Markus Molitor. is a powerful with a good balance between acidity and sweetness.

The best vintages in the sweet wines of Winery Markus Molitor

  • 2009With an average score of 4.80/5
  • 2002With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 2016With an average score of 4.36/5
  • 0With an average score of 4.20/5

The grape varieties most used in the sweet wines of Winery Markus Molitor.

  • Riesling
  • Rivaner

Discover the grape variety: Pinot blanc

Pinot Blanc is a grape variety that originated in Burgundy, mutated from Pinot Gris. Today, it is grown in Alsace where it is called klevner when blended with auxerrois. The continental climate, with its cold winters and hot summers, is particularly suited to pinot blanc. It is resistant to frost in winter and in summer, the roots draw the minerals it needs from the warm soil. Its bunches are made up of small berries with thick skins and melting pulp that produce fruity, spicy wines, balanced between acidity and alcohol. pinot blanc is also used for crémants and sparkling wines. Pinot Blanc is also used for Crémant and sparkling wines. It is widely grown in Italy, where it covers almost 7,000 hectares, and is also found in Germany, Austria, Canada and South Africa.

The top sparkling wines of Winery Markus Molitor

Food and wine pairings with a sparkling wine of Winery Markus Molitor

How Winery Markus Molitor wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or spicy food such as recipes of pizza cone, summer tuna quiche or lamb shoulder confit.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wines of Winery Markus Molitor

On the nose the sparkling wine of Winery Markus Molitor. often reveals types of flavors of earth, microbio or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit.

The best vintages in the sparkling wines of Winery Markus Molitor

  • 2013With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2016With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.72/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.60/5

The grape varieties most used in the sparkling wines of Winery Markus Molitor.

  • Riesling
  • Pinot Noir

The word of the wine: Vineyard

Said of a wine with a certain alcoholic richness and clearly showing the characteristics that distinguish wine from other alcoholic beverages.

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Discover the grape variety: Riesling

White Riesling is a grape variety that originated in France (Alsace). It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. White Riesling can be found in many vineyards: Alsace, Loire Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Lorraine, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, South West.

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