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Weingut Albert Gessinger
Germany - Mosel

The Gessinger family has been making wine in the Mosel since 1680. Current owner & winemaker is Albert Gessinger, with involvement from his daughter, Sarah. The family is originally from Trentino-Alto Adige.

albert sarah gessingerAlbert & Sarah Gessinger

Their vineyards are located in the famous Zeltinger region, the longest continuous south-facing slope on the Mosel. They have three vineyards: Zeltinger Sonnenuhr, Zeltinger Schlossberg and Zeltinger Himmelreich regions. The Zeltinger Sonnenuhr vineyard is further divided into two subunits – “Caldo Infernale” (hot cauldron) and Josefsberg (‘Joseph’s hill’ in old vines).

The Estate consists of 8 acres (3.2 hectares), planted to 80% Riesling, 15% Spatburgunder (Pinot Noir), and 5% Dornfelder (new red wine clone developed in 1956). All of their white wines are 100% Riesling planted on Devon Slate.

Gessinger’s production is quite small, at less than 2,000 cases. Weingut Gessinger joined the Bernkasteler Ring in 1899.

Producer Details
Founded
1680
Location
Germany
Wine Production Area
Germany - Mosel -
Owners
Albert Gessinger
Winemaker
Albert Gessinger
Acreage
8 acres (3.2 hectares)
Grape Varietal(s)
Riesling, Spatburgunder (Pinot Noir), Dornfelder
Annual Production
2,000 (9-liter cases)