Description
About Dr H Thanisch Wines
Viticulture in the Mosel valley is dictated by its unique landscape. The character of the growing region is coined by the special combination of geology, topography and micro-climate. Grower’s experience, care and innate understanding complement the mineralic and spicy interplay that defines these extraordinary wines.
Over a period of 15 million years, the Mosel River dug into a slated mountain range full of minerals that developed 400 million years ago. The slate erodes easily and its components decay and enrich the soil. They dissolve into the groundwater and are absorbed by the vines.
The Mosel region is part of the warmest climatic zones in Germany. The river and soil’s ability to store heat and reflect sunlight minimizes the annual deviation of temperature and maximizes photosynthesis – making winegrowing possible in this overall cool climate region.
Many of our vineyards have a slope gradient of more than 60%. Manual labor is necessary all year round from the cultivation of the vines to harvest. The valuable combination of steep slopes, soil characteristics and climate presents our vines with the best possible conditions for development.
