Which of the following is a widely cited feature of high-quality Mosel Riesling?

• A. Low acidity with full body.
• B. Very high acidity with a lean to mid-bodied texture and mineral notes.
• C. Oak-forward profile.
• D. Sweet, fruity without mineral notes.

Answer: (B)

High-quality Mosel Riesling is defined by bright, high acidity, a lean to mid-weight body, and a pronounced mineral character from the slate soils. This combination gives the wine its crisp vitality, laser-like focus, and ageability, with the mineral notes fueling the perception of terroir. That’s why the description of very high acidity paired with a lean to mid-bodied texture and mineral notes is the best fit. The other descriptions clash with what Mosel Riesling is most celebrated for: acidity isn’t low and body isn’t full-weight; oak influence is not typical for Mosel Riesling and would alter its crisp, mineral profile; and a sweet, fruity style without mineral notes ignores the characteristic slate-driven minerality that defines the region.