COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Riesling
PRODUCER
Weingut Dr. Loosen
REGION
Mosel
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Off-dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Medium
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Dr. Loosen Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett 2022 is a white wine from the Mosel region of Germany, produced by Weingut Dr. Loosen. It is made from 100% Riesling grapes and is classified as a Kabinett, a Prädikat level indicating a specific ripeness at harvest. The grapes are sourced from the Wehlener Sonnenuhr vineyard, recognized for its steep slopes and blue Devonian slate soils. This vineyard's unique characteristics are believed to contribute significantly to the wine's profile. Weingut Dr. Loosen is a long-standing family estate with a history spanning over 200 years, known for its focus on expressing Mosel terroir through Riesling.
ALCOHOL
8.0%
AVG. PRICE
€28
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Wehlener Sonnenuhr translates to 'The sundial of Wehlen,' referencing the vineyard's optimal south-facing aspect.
Fact 02
The vineyard's blue slate soils are crucial for the wine's racy minerality.
Fact 03
Vines in Wehlener Sonnenuhr are often over 60 years old, with some parcels exceeding 100 years.
Fact 04
Dr. Loosen focuses on Riesling, which accounts for 98% of their vineyard holdings.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for the Dr. Loosen Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett 2022 involves cool fermentation in a combination of stainless-steel tanks and traditional Fuder barrels. Half of the wine is fermented with natural yeasts, and the other half with cultured yeasts. Fermentation is arrested by chilling to achieve the desired sweetness level. Following fermentation, the wine remains on its gross lees for a minimum of one year. Farming practices are sustainable, with a focus on resource conservation, hand-thinning of crops, and strict fruit selection.
