Piesport

Piesport is an ancient Celtic settlement. It is located on the left banks of the Moselle river in Germany just under some of the world's steepest vineyards. The expansive Romans called this village Porto Pigonito from which the name Piesport derives and the entire area formed part of the province of Belgica Prima of which nearby Trier was the capital. An old winepress has been excavated and restored as a museum there. This winepress is the largest such installation found north of the Alps and hints at Piesport's importance during the late imperial period. After nearly 2000 years Piesport is producing some of Germany's most interesting wines as can be experienced at vintner family Hain's inn: the Goldtröpchen (the golden droplet).