Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Mosel Riesling profile described?

• A. Mellow acidity with a heavy, syrupy body and no mineral notes.
• B. Very high acidity with a lean to mid-bodied texture and mineral notes.
• C. Bright acidity with a light body and noticeable mineral texture.
• D. Very high acidity with a lean to mid-bodied texture and pronounced mineral notes.

Answer: (A)

Mosel Riesling is defined by bright to very high acidity and a distinct mineral character, often with a light to mid-weight body. Even with sweeter styles, the acidity remains crisp and the mineral slate notes are a signature trait.

The option describing mellow acidity paired with a heavy, syrupy body and no mineral notes doesn’t match that profile. A mellow acidity implies a softer, less vibrant backbone, and a heavy, syrupy body suggests a much richer texture not typical of Mosel Riesling, which tends to be lighter on the palate. The absence of mineral notes also goes against the hallmark mineral character you expect from Mosel Rieslings.

Descriptions that emphasize very high or bright acidity, a light to lean body, and noticeable or pronounced mineral texture fit the Mosel profile more closely, making them correct representations.