Piesport

Piesport sits in a vast bowl of vineyards: the Goldtröpfchen site wraps around the village like an amphitheatre. On the edge of the village lies a restored Roman wine press, rediscovered in the 1980s – evidence of almost 2,000 years of winegrowing.

It's said that the name "Goldtröpfchen" (little golden drops) comes from the golden drops this wine leaves in the glass. Legend or the marketing of earlier winemakers – the name is now known worldwide.

• Piesport's Roman wine press is regarded as one of the largest north of the Alps.
• From above you can see the vine rows embracing the village in a half circle – a favourite photo spot.

The Piesporter Goldtröpfchen is one of the most famous vineyards on the Moselle. The south-facing bowl gets plenty of sun, and the slate soils store the warmth – ideal for Riesling.

Wine bars and estate taverns serve regional food with the wine. A glass of Goldtröpfchen with a view over the river loop is hard to beat.

Paths climb into the vineyards and to viewpoints such as the Moselloreley, overlooking the loop. The Moselle cycle path runs along the river.

It's about 45 minutes by car from Trier. Without a car, take the train to Trier or Wittlich and continue by bus.