The Gessinger family has been making wine in the Mosel since 1680, with a focus on Riesling. Current owner & winemaker is Albert Gessinger, with involvement from his daughter, Sarah. The Estate consists of 8 acres or 3.2 hectares. The plantings are broken down as follows: 80% Riesling, 15% Spatburgunder (Pinot Noir), 5% Dornfelder (new red wine clone developed in 1956). All vineyards are located in the middle Mosel town of Zelting. Weingut Gessinger joined the Bernkastel Ring in 1899 and for years their wines only appeared at their September auction. Gessinger is quite small, less than 2,000 cases and all his whites are 100% Riesling planted on Devon Slate (best soil type of the area). Location: Zeltingen, Germany Wine Region: Germany - Mosel Winery Acreage: 3.2 hectares (8 acres) Varietals Produced: Riesling, Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc