At a glance

Producer

Weingut Loersch-Eifel

Region

Mosel, Germany

Grape variety

Riesling

Wine type

White

Body

Light-bodied and Crisp

Sweetness

Medium-Sweet

Typical price

$25-$40 USD

Tasting profile

Expressive lime zest, green apple, white peach, wet slate, and delicate florals, with distinct minerality from the Trittenheimer Apotheke vineyard. Gentle oak influence gives texture and subtle complexity.

Evolution: Petrol and honeyed notes will develop with cellaring by 2024-2028, acidity will soften, mid-palate deepens.

At peak: Full aromatic spectrum with layered fruit, signature Mosel minerality, integrated oak, and emerging honeyed tertiary complexity.

Structure

Acidity

High

Tannins

Negligible (white wine)

Alcohol

Low to moderate (typically 11-12.5%)

Aging potential

Very good; classic Mosel Rieslings of this type age 8-15 years in good cellaring conditions.

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2027 to 2044

Optimal window

2024 to 2047

Current status

Ready to drink

Current condition

Fresh and vibrant, showing primary fruit and mineral notes, with developing complexity.

2019 was an outstanding vintage in Mosel, yielding Rieslings with vivid tension and aging capacity. This wine was made in Holzfass (traditional old oak), conferring nuance and structure suitable for mid-term to long cellaring. Trittenheimer Apotheke is a renowned steep-site vineyard amplifying ageworthiness and minerality. Peak drinking expected 2024-2028.

Food pairing

Freshwater fish (trout, pike), lightly spiced Asian dishes (Thai, Vietnamese), pork schnitzel, herbed roast chicken, goat cheese, salads with citrus.

Serving

Decant

Not required

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 7/10

Steep vineyard worked by hand, minimizing erosion and reducing mechanical impact. Limited traditional chemical usage, focus on soil health and biodiversity. Holzfass (large old oak) maturation avoids high-impact new oak barrels. Lightweight glass and local bottle supplier used. Increasing attention to sustainable energy and water use at the estate.

Weingut Loersch-Eifel demonstrates strong sustainability credentials for a small Mosel grower, with hand-farming on steep slopes (minimal mechanization) and a thoughtful approach to vineyard health. While not certified organic, local standards require high environmental protection. Oak use is responsible and packaging is locally sourced. Main carbon impacts arise from overseas shipping. Overall, the estate aligns with best practices for responsible Mosel viticulture.