Top 5 Most Expensive Mosel Wine

Mosel wine represents some of the most prized German white wine in the world. Certain bottles have reached stratospheric prices. These elite examples are typically Riesling made in special late-harvest styles. Legendary sweet white wine categories like Trockenbeerenauslese (dried berry selection) and Eiswein (ice wine) are extremely scarce. They are produced only in tiny quantities under perfect conditions. They can age for decades, developing great complexity. Many originate from the Mosel Valley’s steep, slate-laden vineyards tended by historic wineries. High critical scores and record-breaking auction results have further boosted these wines’ status among fine wine collectors.

Below we highlight the top 5 most expensive Mosel wine gems and what makes each one extraordinary. Each of these wines is a legend in its own right. We’ve also included an accessible alternative you can try for a similar experience at a fraction of the price. Each of these is available right here at our store.

1. Egon Müller Scharzhofberger Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese – Mosel wine Sweet Crown Jewel

Approx. Price: €16,000+ per bottle.

Egon Müller’s Scharzhofberger Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese (TBA) is arguably the ultimate Mosel wine. It is often cited as the world’s most sought-after German fine wine. This golden nectar is produced only in exceptional vintages from shriveled botrytis-affected grapes. The result is a lusciously sweet elixir of immense concentration. Layers of apricot, ripe peach, honey, and exotic tropical fruit unfold on the palate. Vibrant acidity provides lift, allowing this wine to age gracefully for many decades. Thanks to tiny production and a proven track record in auctions, it routinely commands five-figure prices at auction.

Affordable Alternative: While nothing truly compares, you could try Quinta do Gradil Colheita Tardia (Late Harvest). This Portuguese sweet white wine offers a honeyed taste of apricots and caramel. It delivers a little slice of sweet indulgence at a much friendlier price point.

2. Joh. Jos. Prüm Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese – Sundial Vineyard’s Liquid Gold

Approx. Price: €4,500 per bottle.

From one of the Mosel Valley’s most storied wineries, Joh. Jos. Prüm’s Wehlener Sonnenuhr TBA is often described as liquid gold. The Wehlener Sonnenuhr (Sundial) vineyard is a famed slope known for producing some of Germany’s finest sweet wines. In outstanding years, Prüm selects desiccated late-harvest grapes to craft a sublime Trockenbeerenauslese. It oozes with flavors of candied citrus, honeycomb, and dried apricot. Despite intense sweetness, the wine feels feather-light, balanced by a lively core of acidity that keeps it fresh and elegant. Only a few hundred liters are made in the best vintages, making it incredibly rare and coveted among collectors.

Affordable Alternative: To taste a bit of Mosel magic without the expense, try the Beyra Riesling. This bright Portuguese Riesling delivers crisp citrus and floral notes with mineral acidity. It echoes a classic Mosel Riesling character—but comes at a table wine price.

3. Fritz Haag Brauneberger Juffer Sonnenuhr Riesling TBA Goldkapsel – Mosel wine Golden-Capsule Elixir

Approx. Price: €4,000 per bottle.

Also, Weingut Fritz Haag is a renowned Mosel producer. Their Brauneberger Juffer Sonnenuhr Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese Goldkapsel is an ambrosial sweet wine of extraordinary depth. In this prized Brauneberg vineyard, sun-drenched Riesling grapes affected by noble rot yield an almost syrupy concentration. Expect opulent notes of dried apricot, raisin, and orange marmalade, lifted by fine acidity and underscored by the Mosel’s signature slate minerality. This rare Gold Capsule bottling is only produced in the most exceptional years and in minute volumes. Each sip is an indulgence. It showcases the extreme level of richness and intensity that Mosel wine can achieve.

Affordable Alternative: For a far more accessible taste of luscious Mosel-inspired sweetness, consider a high-quality off-dry white like Soalheiro Granit Alvarinho. This Portuguese Alvarinho isn’t a dessert wine. However, its ripe fruit, floral notes, and mineral finish provide a hint of richness and elegance. It offers a small echo of a Trockenbeerenauslese – without the extravagance.

4. Markus Molitor Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese – A Modern Mosel Marvel

Approx. Price: €3,800 per bottle.

Markus Molitor has emerged as an icon of Mosel winemaking. His limited-production Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling TBA stands among the region’s most expensive wines. Molitor’s dedication to traditional winemaking and late-harvest perfection results in a sweet white wine of remarkable purity. The Zeltinger Sonnenuhr vineyard (neighboring the more famous Wehlener Sonnenuhr) imparts its own character. Notes of stone fruit, candied pineapple, and acacia honey are layered with striking minerality. The sweetness is profound, yet precision acidity keeps the wine impeccably balanced, never cloying. With very few bottles made, this fine wine exemplifies Mosel Valley excellence for the new generation.

Affordable Alternative: Experience a glimpse of Riesling’s magic with the Marcos Hehn Riesling. Grown in Portugal, this light-bodied yet complex white offers bright notes of lemon, lime, and peach. It provides a refreshing glimpse of Riesling’s charm—without the lofty price tag.

5. Egon Müller Scharzhofberger Riesling Eiswein – Mosel’s Frozen Gold

Approx. Price: €2,800 per bottle.

Rounding out the list is another rarity from Egon Müller: Scharzhofberger Eiswein. This ice wine is made from grapes that freeze on the vine, harvested on frigid winter mornings. Turning frozen berries into nectar yields microscopic quantities of intensely sweet, concentrated juice. Egon Müller’s Eiswein bursts with vibrant flavors of yellow plum, quince jelly, and sweet spices, all wrapped around electric acidity. It is viscous and decadent, yet thanks to Mosel’s brisk climate, it retains a beautifully clean finish. Only in rare years does the Mosel Valley get conditions cold enough to produce Eiswein of this caliber. When it does, the result is liquid gold that commands a premium price from collectors. They appreciate its sheer intensity and frost-kissed origin.

Affordable Alternative: To get a hint of that winter-harvest magic at home, try the Lacrau Moscatel Galego Reserve White. This aromatic Portuguese white is dry rather than sweet. However, it offers fragrant floral and ripe citrus notes along with a rich texture. It’s a budget-friendly way to enjoy a hint of the aromatic intensity that defines Mosel’s sweet white wines.