Lösnich Autumn Wine Festival

Autumn on the Middle Mosel

Autumn is arguably the most intense time of the wine year on the Middle Mosel: the grape harvest is underway on the steep slopes, the village is characterized day and night by the sound of must presses and harvesting teams, and the first partially fermented wines – Federweißer and Federroter – arrive in the courtyards. The Lösnicher Herbst uses this seasonal window for a compact three-day wine festival.

Federweißer and Vintage Wines

From Friday, September 25th, to Sunday, September 27th, 2026, the Lösnich vintners will open their courtyards. The focus is on Federweißer and Federroter – the partially fermented, slightly sparkling wines from the fresh harvest, available only a few weeks a year. They are traditionally accompanied by Zwiebelkuchen (onion tart), one of the classic autumn dishes of the German wine regions. In addition, wines from previous vintages will be available in their full range: Riesling, Müller-Thurgau, Weißburgunder, Spätburgunder, and sparkling wines.

Atmosphere of the Grape Harvest Season

Anyone wishing to experience the grape harvest season on the Mosel will find an ideal opportunity at the Lösnicher Herbst. The vintners can often be found in the courtyard directly after a day's work in the vineyard, and conversations revolve around the vintage, botrytis, acidity levels, and the outlook for the coming weeks. The atmosphere is focused, knowledgeable, and very authentic.

Culinary Delights and Music

The wine selection is accompanied by a rich autumn menu: Zwiebelkuchen, Flammkuchen, Bratwurst, Schiefertaler ham, cheese platters, soups, salads, and sweet specialties. Live music in individual courtyards adds to the atmosphere without detracting from the festival's calm, village character.