The 2025 grape harvest in Germany’s Moselle region has concluded with notably higher production than in previous years.
According to the Moselwein Association in Trier, total production between Perl and Koblenz reached approximately 780,000 hectoliters (78 million liters) — an increase of 11% compared with the ten-year average.
By contrast, last year’s harvest amounted to just 510,000 hectoliters, marking the lowest yield in the region in fifty years. This sharp difference is largely attributed to favorable weather conditions during the growing and ripening phases of the 2025 vintage.
Producers also emphasized the unusually early conclusion of this year’s harvest, with many winemakers completing grape picking and storage by early October. From a qualitative perspective, winegrowers have expressed satisfaction with the results. The 2025 vintage includes a diverse range of wines — from high-quality dry whites to sweet selections such as Beeren and Trockenbeerenauslesen, made from grapes with elevated sugar concentrations.
The Moselle region, Germany’s fifth-largest winegrowing area, covers approximately 8,400 hectares of vineyards stretching along the Moselle River from Perl in the Saar to Koblenz, as well as along the lower reaches of the Saar, Ruwer, and Sauer rivers. More than 98% of the cultivated area lies within Rhineland-Palatinate, highlighting the region’s concentration and specialization in viticulture.
This year’s rebound in production comes as a welcome relief for local producers, who suffered substantial financial setbacks in 2024 due to unfavorable weather. In addition to the higher volume, the diversity and overall quality of wines produced this season are expected to help Moselle maintain — and potentially enhance — its standing in both domestic and international markets.
Industry representatives express optimism that this successful harvest will not only offset recent economic losses but also reinforce the Moselle’s reputation as one of Germany’s most distinguished and historically significant wine regions.
Source: Vinetur