COLOUR
White
TYPE
Dessert
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Riesling
PRODUCER
Dr. Loosen
REGION
Mosel
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Sweet
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Dr. Loosen Riesling Beerenauslese 2018 is a German white dessert wine from the Mosel region, produced by Weingut Dr. Loosen. Crafted from 100% Riesling grapes, it falls under the Beerenauslese (BA) Prädikat classification. The Dr. Loosen estate has a history of over 200 years, with Ernst Loosen leading its modern revival. The Mosel's steep, slate-covered slopes are crucial to the development of its wines. This particular wine is distinguished by its intense concentration and balanced sweetness, a result of overripe grapes affected by noble rot.
ALCOHOL
7.5%
AVG. PRICE
€34
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
7-7°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Beerenauslese means 'berry selection' – grapes are hand-picked individually.
Fact 02
Noble rot (Botrytis cinerea) concentrates sugars and flavors.
Fact 03
Vines at Dr. Loosen average 60 years old.
Fact 04
Slate soils are a signature of the Mosel region.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of Dr. Loosen Riesling Beerenauslese involves the meticulous hand-selection of overripe Riesling grapes that have been affected by noble rot. These selected berries undergo gentle whole-cluster pressing. Fermentation occurs in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks using indigenous yeasts. The wine is then typically aged in stainless steel to preserve its fruit purity and vibrant character.
