Weingut Dr. Loosen : Riesling Ürziger Würzgarten Kabinett 2020

A complex and delicious Moselle Riesling by Dr Loosen

The estate

For over 200 years, the Loosen family has been at the helm of Weingut Dr Loosen, one of Germany's leading white wine producers, situated in the Moselle Valley.

Following his archaeology studies, Ernst Loosen took over the running of the family estate in 1988, after having acquired valuable experience in Austrian, Burgundian, Alsatian and Californian estates.

As one of the 200 producers belonging to the VDP, the prestigious Association of German Prädikat Wine Estates, the Weingut Dr.Loosen produces, from its 20 hectare vineyard, fine German wines that authentically express the typicity of their terroir of origin.

The vineyard

This Ürziger Würzgarten Kabinett wine by Weingut Dr Loosen stems from a unique terroir in Mosel, which stands out due to its volcanic soil, whose bright-red colour stems from its iron-rich composition. This exceptional vineyard gives the wines a rich aromatic palette with notes of spices and exotic fruits.

The wine

Classified as a VDP.Grosse Lage, the equivalent of a Grand Cru, this Moselle white wine is a Prädikatswein Kabinett, the most delicate style of Riesling. This classification reflects the high standards of this wine, which is produced from the best harvested grapes that come from the most iconic vineyards.

Vinification and ageing

Fermentation is stopped by cooling, resulting in a reduction in alcohol content and a moderate amount of residual sweetness, which, with the natural acidity of the wine, provides a subtle and flavoursome balance.

The blend

Riesling (100%).

Weingut Dr Loosen’s Riesling Ürziger Würzgarten Kabinett 2020: Characteristics and tasting tips

The tasting

Ample and generous, this white wine reveals a perfect balance between aromatic richness, spicy acidity and a persistent finish.