At a glance

Producer

Dr. Loosen

Region

Mosel, Germany

Grape variety

Riesling

Wine type

Dessert

Body

Light-bodied and Crisp

Sweetness

Sweet

Typical price

$18-$28 (USD retail)

Tasting profile

Delicate apple, white peach, lime zest, floral notes, slate minerality, crisp sweetness/acidity balance

Evolution: Will develop honeyed, petrol nuances, richer mouthfeel, more integrated sweetness over 5-10 years

At peak: Lush stone fruit, honeyed depth, electric yet harmonious acidity, complex minerality

Structure

Acidity

High, racily fresh as typical for Mosel Kabinett

Tannins

None (white wine, minimal phenolic grip)

Alcohol

Low (typically 7.5% to 8.5%)

Aging potential

Excellent for style—8-15 years is typical

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2032 to 2040

Optimal window

2028 to 2043

Current status

Ready to drink

Current condition

Primary aromatics and fresh acidity dominate, showing classic Kabinett vibrancy

Classic Mosel Kabinett from a top single vineyard (Erdener Treppchen) and a leading estate. The 2023, from a fresh, balanced vintage, will gain texture and aromatic complexity over 5-10 years, with primary fruit yielding to tertiary elements while acidity keeps the wine lively. Suitable for extended cellaring up to 12-15 years for tertiary development in ideal conditions.

Food pairing

Spicy Asian dishes, pork, charcuterie, mild cheeses, shellfish, smoked trout

Serving

Decant

Not required

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 6/10

Producer emphasizes soil conservation, minimal herbicide/fungicide use in key sites; cover cropping; partial use of lightweight bottles, energy-efficient modernization in fermentation and bottling processes; water use monitored but not leading-edge; packaging is mostly recyclable

Dr. Loosen is an internationally renowned Mosel producer with a strong commitment to site expression and quality, making incremental steps towards sustainability. While not fully certified organic or biodynamic on flagship wines, they implement selected sustainable viticultural and cellar practices. Energy efficiency and packaging/lighter glass are improving, but high global exports and lack of third-party certification reduce the overall score. No systemic use of renewable energy or complete organic conversion. If these were implemented more widely, the score could reach 8-9.