i. Biography
The Meierer family estate in Kesten on the Mosel dates to 1767, and Matthias Meierer is the eighth generation to work within that line. In 2006, he established Weingut Meierer, first balancing that responsibility with part-time work there while continuing to build experience with other winemakers. The result is a working estate shaped by inheritance, but not limited by it.
Coming Up
At Weingut Meierer, Matthias Meierer works as winegrower / winemaker, a role that has held since 2006. The work is rooted in the same estate he helped establish, so the title is less a promotion than a continuation. Riesling is the clear center of that work, and it gives the vineyard and cellar a defined point of focus.
Where They Are Now
Since 2006, Matthias Meierer has been winegrower and winemaker at Weingut Meierer in Kesten, Mosel, Germany. That position keeps his name tied to both place and family, with each harvest adding to a line that stretches back centuries. Riesling remains the main grape in his cellar, and it is through that variety that the estate’s identity is most directly expressed.
Signature
Matthias Meierer's signature wines include Weingut Meierer Riesling “OMG” Pet-Nat Mosel and Riesling WTF!? Trocken. The names are pointed, but the foundation stays fixed in Riesling and in the estate itself. They show a producer willing to work with a sharper register while staying inside the bounds of variety and place.
Honors
Matthias Meierer's honors include DLG prize "Bester Jungwinzer" (2008) and Young Winemaker of the Year (2008). Taken together, those awards mark an early point at which the work was being recognized beyond the estate. For Meierer, 2008 stands as an early public measure of the direction already visible at Weingut Meierer.
Profile updated August 2026
FAQ
Asked of Matthias
What is Matthias Meierer's current role?
As of 2026, Matthias Meierer is Wine Maker.
What recognition has Matthias Meierer received?
DLG prize "Bester Jungwinzer" (2008).
What is Matthias Meierer known for?
Riesling.
