Grosse Lage · White
Where is Bernkasteler Doctor wine from?
Bernkasteler Doctor is a white wine from Bernkastel-Kues, in Bereich Bernkastel, Mosel, Germany. It is a Grosse Lage wine made from Riesling.

Bernkasteler Doctor at a glance
| Classification | Grosse Lage |
|---|---|
| Appellation | Mosel |
| Style | White wine |
| Grape | Riesling |
| Village or town | Bernkastel-Kues |
| Subregion | Bereich Bernkastel |
| Region | Mosel |
| Country | Germany |
| Vineyard area | 3.25 ha |
| Coordinates | 49.9167, 7.0783 |
Bernkasteler Doctor
Bernkastel-Kues, Mosel, Germany
Grosse Lage
Once among the most expensive vineyards in the world
- Appellation
- Mosel
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Vineyard
- 3.25 ha
The Doctor is a steep south-southwest facing slate slope directly above the old town of Bernkastel. Legend says its wine cured Archbishop Boemund II of Trier of a fever in the 14th century, which gave the site its name. Only Riesling is grown on its 3.25 hectares.
Producers to know
- Wwe. Dr. H. Thanisch (Erben Thanisch)
- Wwe. Dr. H. Thanisch (Erben Müller-Burggraef)
- Geheimrat J. Wegeler
- Weingut Lauerburg
Bernkasteler Doctor: questions and answers
Where is Bernkasteler Doctor wine from?
Bernkasteler Doctor is a white wine from Bernkastel-Kues, in Bereich Bernkastel, Mosel, Germany. It is a Grosse Lage wine made from Riesling.
Which country is Bernkasteler Doctor from?
Bernkasteler Doctor is from Germany, in the Mosel wine region.
What grape is Bernkasteler Doctor made from?
Bernkasteler Doctor is made from Riesling.
Is Bernkasteler Doctor a red or a white wine?
Bernkasteler Doctor is a white wine.
How big is Bernkasteler Doctor?
Bernkasteler Doctor covers about 3.25 hectares of vineyards.
Who are the best producers of Bernkasteler Doctor?
Producers to know include Wwe. Dr. H. Thanisch (Erben Thanisch), Wwe. Dr. H. Thanisch (Erben Müller-Burggraef), Geheimrat J. Wegeler and Weingut Lauerburg.
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Sources: de.wikipedia.org
Last reviewed October 2026.