2015 Moselle Luxembourgeoise AOP Pinot Noir Côteaux de Schengen "Les Terrasses", Moselle Valley, Luxembourg
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The history of viticulture in this country is linked to that of the Moselle; this river forms the border with Germany over a length of 36 kilometres. To the east on the other bank lies the German Moselle wine region. The Romans introduced viticulture in the entire area as early as the 1st century BC. In the Middle Ages there was an upswing in viticulture with the foundation of many monasteries. Due to an extremely cold winter in 1709 the vineyards were almost completely destroyed. Following a decision at the Congress of Vienna in 1815, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg had to cede all vineyards on the other side of the river. From the year 1880 onwards, a customs...