Machtum
Encyclopedia
Machtum is a small town in the commune
of Wormeldange
, in south-eastern Luxembourg
. As of 2005, the town has a population of 286. In the Moselle valley
wine region, Machtum – along with Wormeldange, Ahn
, and Ehnen
– hosts the Riesling
Open wine festival in September.
Communes of Luxembourg
The communes of Luxembourg are the lowest nation-wide administrative division in Luxembourg. They conform to LAU level 2.Within the hierarchy of administrative subdivisions, communes come directly below cantons, which are directly below districts. Communes are often re-arranged, being merged or...
of Wormeldange
Wormeldange
Wormeldange is a commune and small town in eastern Luxembourg. It is part of the canton of Grevenmacher, which is part of the district of Grevenmacher....
, in south-eastern Luxembourg
Luxembourg
Luxembourg , officially the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg , is a landlocked country in western Europe, bordered by Belgium, France, and Germany. It has two principal regions: the Oesling in the North as part of the Ardennes massif, and the Gutland in the south...
. As of 2005, the town has a population of 286. In the Moselle valley
Moselle valley
The Moselle valley is a region in north-eastern France, south-western Germany, and eastern Luxembourg, centred on the river valley formed by the Moselle...
wine region, Machtum – along with Wormeldange, Ahn
Ahn, Luxembourg
Ahn is a village in the commune of Wormeldange, in south-eastern Luxembourg. , the village has a population of 220....
, and Ehnen
Ehnen
Ehnen is a small town in the commune of Wormeldange, in south-eastern Luxembourg. , the town has a population of 504.Ehnen is home to Luxembourg's Moselle Wine Museum which is open from the beginning of April to the end of October....
– hosts the Riesling
Riesling
Riesling is a white grape variety which originated in the Rhine region of Germany. Riesling is an aromatic grape variety displaying flowery, almost perfumed, aromas as well as high acidity. It is used to make dry, semi-sweet, sweet and sparkling white wines. Riesling wines are usually varietally...
Open wine festival in September.