At a glance

Producer

Dr. Loosen

Region

VDP.Grosse Lage Ürzig Würzgarten, Mosel, Germany

Grape variety

Riesling

Wine type

White

Body

Light-bodied and Crisp

Sweetness

Sweet

Typical price

$30-$45

Tasting profile

Fragrant peach, apricot, floral notes, pronounced slate minerality, balanced sweetness and acidity.

Evolution: Develops complex honeyed notes, petrol nuances emerge, minerality deepens after 5-8 years.

At peak: Rich and elegant with layered stone fruit, balanced sweetness, bright acidity, and refined minerality.

Structure

Acidity

High, vibrant and refreshing

Tannins

None (white wine)

Alcohol

8.5-9.5% typical for Mosel Riesling Spätlese

Aging potential

Excellent potential for 15-20+ years due to balance of acidity, sugar, and vintage quality

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2028 to 2035

Optimal window

2024 to 2040

Current status

Young with good aging potential

Current condition

Bright acidity with youthful fruit and pronounced minerality

The 2019 vintage in Mosel is very favorable with good ripeness balanced by natural acidity. The Spätlese category with Riesling from the prestigious Ürzig Würzgarten site shows excellent minerality and structure that enable long cellaring. The sugar-acidity balance typical for Mosel Riesling Spätlese supports extensive aging during which aromatic complexity and textural richness develop optimally between 8-15 years post-vintage.

Food pairing

Excellent with spicy Asian cuisine, pork with fruit sauces, roasted chicken, light seafood dishes, and mildly salty cheeses.

Serving

Serving temperature

8-10°C (46-50°F)

Decant

Not required

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 8/10

Focus on low intervention winemaking, use of natural yeast fermentation, water conservation techniques, renewable energy usage at the winery, reductions in packaging weight and recyclable materials.

Dr. Loosen is recognized for commitment to sustainable viticulture including organic vineyard management, minimizing artificial inputs, and energy efficiency at facilities. Though not biodynamic certified, the winery maintains a strong sustainability ethos. The German Mosel region’s cool climate reduces irrigation needs. Packaging uses lightweight bottles. Overall, the wine rates well on sustainability for its category and origin.