The Winery Heymann-Löwenstein of Mosel

Winery Heymann-Löwenstein
The winery offers 49 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 4.1.
It is ranked in the top 8 of the estates of Mosel.
It is located in Mosel

The Winery Heymann-Löwenstein is one of the largest wineries in the world. It offers 49 wines for sale in of Mosel to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The Heymann-Löwenstein winery is a renowned emblematic establishment located in the picturesque region of Mosel, Germany. With its fascinating history that roots back through several generations, this winery is an authentic representation of German viticultural heritage. Royally perched on the steep escarpments overlooking the Mosel River, Heymann-Löwenstein winery is a striking sight. It spans across approximately 12 hectares, primarily planted with Riesling vines. Its privileged location on extremely steep blue slate soils, allows its grapes to benefit from optimal weather and soil conditions to produce some of the region's most distinctive and high-quality wines. One of the winery's main philosophies is to produce wines that faithfully reflect the unique characteristics of the terroir. The team is committed to meticulous biodynamic viticulture, carefully working with nature rather than against it. Every aspect of the production process, from grape cultivation to harvest and vinification, is completed with great attention to detail and deep respect for the terroir. Wines produced by the Heymann-Löwenstein winery are known for their balance, depth, and intensity. On the palate, they unveil a sharp and fresh acidity, complex fruity aromas, and pronounced minerality, all wrapped in a sophisticated structure. Even though tradition is respected, the winery does not hesitate to push the boundaries of its expression, whether that involves extended lees aging or experimental fermentation techniques. Visiting the Heymann-Löwenstein winery is an experience for the senses.

Top Winery Heymann-Löwenstein wines

Looking for the best Winery Heymann-Löwenstein wines in Mosel among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Heymann-Löwenstein 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 Heymann-Löwenstein wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top white wines of Winery Heymann-Löwenstein

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Heymann-Löwenstein

How Winery Heymann-Löwenstein wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, shellfish or poultry such as recipes of sauté of pork with chorizo, zarzuela mayonapo or chicken fillets with mustard and cream.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery Heymann-Löwenstein

On the nose the white wine of Winery Heymann-Löwenstein. often reveals types of flavors of iron, pineapple or cream and sometimes also flavors of grapefruit, oaky or tropical. In the mouth the white wine of Winery Heymann-Löwenstein. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Heymann-Löwenstein

  • 2007With an average score of 4.36/5
  • 2008With an average score of 4.28/5
  • 2010With an average score of 4.25/5
  • 2006With an average score of 4.21/5
  • 2011With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2009With an average score of 4.15/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery Heymann-Löwenstein.

  • Riesling

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 sweet wines of Winery Heymann-Löwenstein

Food and wine pairings with a sweet wine of Winery Heymann-Löwenstein

How Winery Heymann-Löwenstein wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, shellfish or spicy food such as recipes of north welsch, seafood pastilla or chili con carne.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wines of Winery Heymann-Löwenstein

On the nose the sweet wine of Winery Heymann-Löwenstein. often reveals types of flavors of earth, tree fruit. In the mouth the sweet wine of Winery Heymann-Löwenstein. is a powerful with a good balance between acidity and sweetness.

The best vintages in the sweet wines of Winery Heymann-Löwenstein

  • 2004With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2005With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 0With an average score of 4.31/5
  • 2013With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2012With an average score of 4.20/5

The grape varieties most used in the sweet wines of Winery Heymann-Löwenstein.

  • Riesling

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.

The top sparkling wines of Winery Heymann-Löwenstein

Food and wine pairings with a sparkling wine of Winery Heymann-Löwenstein

How Winery Heymann-Löwenstein wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of osso buco with mushrooms, cajun jumbalaya rice or leg of wild boar.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wines of Winery Heymann-Löwenstein

On the nose the sparkling wine of Winery Heymann-Löwenstein. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, citrus fruit or floral. In the mouth the sparkling wine of Winery Heymann-Löwenstein. is a with a nice vivacity and a fine and pleasant bubble.

The best vintages in the sparkling wines of Winery Heymann-Löwenstein

  • 2008With an average score of 4.04/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.97/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.90/5

The grape varieties most used in the sparkling wines of Winery Heymann-Löwenstein.

  • Pinot Noir
  • Riesling

The word of the wine: Runoff

Failure of the vine flower to fertilize at the time of flowering, when the weather is too cold or rainy. Under these conditions, the vine will have few or no clusters.

The top red wines of Winery Heymann-Löwenstein

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Heymann-Löwenstein

How Winery Heymann-Löwenstein wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of tournedos with foie gras, veal tagine with potatoes and olives or duck stew with cahors wine.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Heymann-Löwenstein

On the nose the red wine of Winery Heymann-Löwenstein. often reveals types of flavors of oak, red fruit or non oak and sometimes also flavors of earth, microbio. In the mouth the red wine of Winery Heymann-Löwenstein. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Heymann-Löwenstein

  • 2017With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.86/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.80/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Heymann-Löwenstein.

  • 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.

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