COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Riesling
PRODUCER
Dr Loosen
REGION
Mosel
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Dr. Loosen Ürziger Würzgarten Grosses Gewächs Riesling 2022 originates from the esteemed Mosel region of Germany. It is a single-varietal Riesling from the Ürziger Würzgarten vineyard, recognized for its distinctive 'spice garden' character. The vineyard features ancient vines, over a century old and on their original rootstocks. This wine holds the Grosses Gewächs (GG) classification, indicating a dry wine of superior quality from a single vineyard site. The Dr. Loosen estate has a history of over 200 years, with Ernst Loosen leading the family business since the mid-1980s, focusing on quality and the expression of Mosel's unique terroirs.
ALCOHOL
AVG. PRICE
€119
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vines are over 100 years old and on original rootstocks.
Fact 02
Vineyard is known as a 'spice garden' for its unique character.
Fact 03
Classified as a Grosses Gewächs (GG) - top dry German wine.
Fact 04
Fermented in traditional 1,000-liter Fuder casks.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Dr. Loosen Ürziger Würzgarten Grosses Gewächs Riesling 2022 is produced using traditional methods. The grapes undergo fermentation with indigenous yeasts, a process that encourages a natural development of character. Following fermentation, the wine is matured for 12 months on its full lees in traditional 1,000-liter Fuder casks. This technique of aging on lees without stirring (bâtonnage) is employed to build texture and complexity into the wine.
