Ernst Loosen URZIGER WURZGARTEN Riesling Kabinett Mosel-Saar-Ruwer
Name:
Ernst Loosen URZIGER WURZGARTEN Riesling Kabinett Mosel-Saar-Ruwer - 2007
Where it's from:
>Germany
>Mosel-Saar-Ruwer
>Mosel
Price per case:
£143.88
Bottle size:
75 cl
Bottles per case:
12
Style:
Off-Dry And Slightly Sweet Whites
Grapes:
Riesling
Description:
This unique vineyard on the left bank of the Mosel has volcanic soil resulting in a richer, spicier style of Riesling - Wurzgarten means spice garden. Perfectly balanced with powerful tropical fruit and lime zest flavours.
The Dr. Loosen estate has been in the same family for over 200 years. When Ernst Loosen assumed ownership of the estate in 1988, he soon realized that with ungrafted vines averaging 60 years old, and vineyard sites rated according to his estate-specific classification and the more current Wine Atlas of Germany, he had the raw materials to create stunningly intense, world-class wines. Ernst reduced his crop size. He stopped all chemical fertilization, preferring only moderate use of organic fertilizers. And, most importantly, he reached back to a gentler century for cellar practices that allow the wine to develop its full potential with a minimum of handling and technological meddling. With his modern world view and his traditional, old-fashioned approach to winemaking, Ernst strives to produce wines that unmistakably say Riesling, Mosel and Dr. Loosen. (6 x 75 cl)
The Dr. Loosen estate has been in the same family for over 200 years. When Ernst Loosen assumed ownership of the estate in 1988, he soon realized that with ungrafted vines averaging 60 years old, and vineyard sites rated according to his estate-specific classification and the more current Wine Atlas of Germany, he had the raw materials to create stunningly intense, world-class wines. Ernst reduced his crop size. He stopped all chemical fertilization, preferring only moderate use of organic fertilizers. And, most importantly, he reached back to a gentler century for cellar practices that allow the wine to develop its full potential with a minimum of handling and technological meddling. With his modern world view and his traditional, old-fashioned approach to winemaking, Ernst strives to produce wines that unmistakably say Riesling, Mosel and Dr. Loosen. The grapes of this vineyard are grown on red sandstone and slate soil of Urziger Wurzgarten which make it unique on the Mosel. Although immediately upstream from the top vineyards of Erden, the estate produces a completely different kind of great wine, with exotically spicy aromas and a mesmerising earthiness. Available in half bottles. (12 x 37.5 cl)
The Urziger Wurzgarten has a red sandstone and slate soil which is unique in the Mosel. Although immediately upstream from the top vineyards of Erden, it produces a completely different kind of great wine, with exotically spicy aromas and a mesmerising earthiness. The vines are not less than 100 years old. (12 x 37.5 cl)