Dr. Loosen Red Slate Dry Riesling 24

From one of the Mosel's most storied estates — in the Loosen family for over 200 years and led since 1988 by the tireless Ernst Loosen — this dry Riesling is a love letter to the iron-rich red slate of the villages around Ürzig and Erden, where volcanic-tinged soils give a warmer, spicier expression than the Mosel's classic blue slate. Made in the traditional style of Ernst's ancestors: spontaneous fermentation and extended rest on full lees in large old oak casks. The 2024 is vibrant and floral, with white peach, citrus blossom, and dried strawberry gliding over that signature wet-stone minerality into a long, bone-dry, mouthwatering finish. Grand-cru-adjacent Mosel character at a village-wine price.

Wine Details:

Grapes: 100% Riesling

ABV: Approx. 12% )

Region: Middle Mosel, Germany — red slate parcels around Ürzig, Erden, Lösnich & Kinheim

Farming / Practices: Estate-grown on steep slate slopes; hand-harvested, spontaneous fermentation, extended maturation on full lees in large traditional oak casks

Producer: Weingut Dr. Loosen, Bernkastel; family-owned for over 200 years, led by Ernst Loosen

Bottle Size: 750ml