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Weingut Reinhold Haart

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Weingut Reinhold Haart is a 9-hectare, 100% Riesling estate in Piesport, Middle Mosel, in its 20th generation of family ownership. The estate holds VDP membership and earned Pearl 2 Star Prestige recognition in 2025. Wines range from dry Grosses Gewächs to noble sweet Auslese and Beerenauslese, all from steep slate sites.

Key Facts
  • Family wine production documented since 1337 in Piesport, now in its 20th generation
  • 9 hectares planted exclusively to Riesling on steep vineyard sites
  • Primary vineyards: Piesporter Goldtröpfchen, Piesporter Grafenberg, and Wintricher Ohligsberg
  • Soils include blue-grey Devonian slate, quartzite, clay, red slate, and iron oxide-rich earth
  • Hand-harvested vines, some over 80 years old, with cool fermentation using natural yeasts
  • VDP member (Association of German Prädikat Wine Estates); Pearl 2 Star Prestige (2025)
  • Estate located on the Ausoniusufer (Ausonius riverbank), near ruins of a Roman-era grape pressing house

📜History and Heritage

Weingut Reinhold Haart stands among the oldest wine-growing families in the entire Mosel region, with documented production dating to 1337 in Piesport. The estate is now in its 20th generation of family ownership, a continuity that is rare anywhere in the wine world. The property sits on the Ausoniusufer, the Ausonius riverbank, adjacent to the ruins of a Roman-era grape pressing house, underlining just how deep the viticultural history runs at this address.

  • Wine production documented in Piesport since 1337
  • 20th generation of continuous family ownership
  • Estate situated beside Roman-era pressing house ruins on the Ausoniusufer
  • One of the oldest wine families in the Mosel region

🗺️Vineyards and Terroir

The estate covers 9 hectares, all on steep vineyard sites in the Middle Mosel. The three key parcels are Piesporter Goldtröpfchen, Piesporter Grafenberg, and Wintricher Ohligsberg. Soils vary across the holdings but are dominated by blue-grey Devonian slate alongside quartzite, clay, red slate, and iron oxide-rich soils. The cool continental climate is moderated by the Mosel River, helping to preserve the natural acidity that defines the estate's wines. Vines are hand-harvested, with some exceeding 80 years of age.

  • Blue-grey Devonian slate is the dominant soil type, with quartzite, clay, red slate, and iron oxide-rich soils also present
  • All 9 hectares are planted on steep sites in Piesport and Wintrich, Middle Mosel
  • Cool continental climate tempered by the Mosel River
  • Some vines are over 80 years old
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🍷Winemaking Philosophy

Reinhold Haart produces exclusively Riesling across its entire 9-hectare estate. Yields are kept low through strict pruning practices, and grapes are hand-harvested. Fermentation is conducted at cool temperatures using natural yeasts, a method that supports the development of complexity and preserves varietal character. The range spans from dry Grosses Gewächs to the richest noble sweet expressions, including Auslese and Beerenauslese, giving the estate's wines a breadth that reflects the full potential of Piesport's terroir.

  • 100% Riesling cultivation across all holdings
  • Cool fermentation with natural yeasts
  • Low yields achieved through strict pruning
  • Style range from dry Grosses Gewächs to noble sweet Beerenauslese
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🏆Recognition and Classification

Reinhold Haart is a member of the VDP (Verband Deutscher Prädikatsweingüter), the Association of German Prädikat Wine Estates, which represents Germany's top quality-focused producers. In 2025, the estate received Pearl 2 Star Prestige recognition. The combination of VDP membership and this recent award confirms Reinhold Haart's standing as one of the benchmark producers of the Middle Mosel.

  • VDP member (Verband Deutscher Prädikatsweingüter)
  • Pearl 2 Star Prestige award received in 2025
  • Recognised as a leading estate in the Middle Mosel
Flavor Profile

Reinhold Haart Rieslings are defined by honeyed minerality, lively acidity, and elegance. Across the range, expect slate-driven mineral character, citrus and stone fruit notes, and a precise, focused finish with strong aging potential.

Food Pairings
Fresh river fish such as trout or pikeSeared scallops with light butter sauceMild soft cheesesAsian cuisine with ginger and lemongrassRicher styles with foie gras or blue cheeseFruit-based desserts for noble sweet bottlings
Wines to Try
  • Reinhold Haart Piesporter Goldtröpfchen Riesling Kabinett$25-35
    Classic Goldtröpfchen Kabinett showcasing the estate's honeyed minerality and lively acidity from old-vine slate terroir.Find →
  • Reinhold Haart Piesporter Goldtröpfchen Riesling Spätlese$35-50
    Spätlese from the flagship vineyard; richer fruit and depth while retaining the estate's signature elegance and aging potential.Find →
  • Reinhold Haart Piesporter Goldtröpfchen Riesling Auslese$60-90
    Noble sweet Auslese from Goldtröpfchen; concentrated, complex, and built for long-term cellaring.Find →
  • Reinhold Haart Wintricher Ohligsberg Riesling Grosses Gewächs$55-75
    Dry Grosses Gewächs from iron oxide-rich Ohligsberg soils; structured, mineral, and among the estate's most ambitious expressions.Find →
How to Say It
WeingutVINE-goot
Reinhold HaartRINE-holt HART
PiesportPEES-port
GoldtröpfchenGOLT-tröpf-khen
Wintricher OhligsbergVIN-trikh-er OH-ligs-bairk
Grosses GewächsGROH-ses geh-VECKS
BeerenausleseBAIR-en-OWS-lay-zeh
Ausoniusuferow-ZOH-nee-us-OO-fer
📝Exam Study NotesWSET / CMS
  • Documented production since 1337 in Piesport; currently in the 20th generation of family ownership
  • 9 hectares, 100% Riesling, all on steep sites in the Middle Mosel
  • Primary vineyards: Piesporter Goldtröpfchen, Piesporter Grafenberg, Wintricher Ohligsberg
  • VDP member; Pearl 2 Star Prestige (2025)
  • Soils: blue-grey Devonian slate, quartzite, clay, red slate, and iron oxide-rich soils