Dr. Loosen Riesling Kabinett Ürziger Würzgarten 2023

Ürziger Würzgarten, a VDP-classified vineyard, is a formidable challenge due to its steep, 80% gradient and rocky red slate soil. Covering about 56 hectares with a south-southeast exposure, it yields exotic and spicy Rieslings, ranging from delicately fruity to lush. Ernst Loosen assumed control of Dr. Loosen, a family winery with 22 hectares in Bernkastel in the Middle Moselle, in 1988. His winemaking philosophy emphasizes that great wines express soil, climate, and grape variety. With the unique microclimate and old, ungrafted Riesling vines in VDP.Großen Lagen vineyards, such as Bernkasteler Lay, Erdener Prälat, Erdener Treppchen, Graacher Himmelreich, Graacher Domprobst, Ürziger Würzgarten, and Wehlener Sonnenuhr, the winery is well-equipped to fulfill this philosophy. Today, Riesling dominates 98% of its vineyard area, with the remaining 2% dedicated to Weissburgunder (Pinot Blanc). Since 1996, Ernst Loosen has also owned Villa Wolf winery in Wachenheim in the Palatinate region.