2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 7.5%
Residual Sugar 145.4 g/L
Total Acidity 9.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 150 kcal / glass
150ml glass150 kcal
750ml bottle750 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Riesling
Classification Beerenauslese (legal Prädikat); producer page label: VDP.EstateWine
Region Mosel
Soil Weathered slate
Estate Grown Yes
Sites Wehlener Sonnenuhr; Graacher Himmelreich; Ürziger Würzgarten; Erdener Treppchen
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled stainless steel
Pressing Method Whole-Cluster Pressing
Botrytis Affected Yes
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Production Details Natural settling before fermentation; sustainably grown. The producer recommends serving at 8–10°C. Nutrition per 5 oz serving: 151 calories and 21.5 g carbohydrate and sugar, with no fat or cholesterol. The sheet also labels the wine pesticide- and herbicide-free, GMO-free and gluten-free.
Tasting Notes Exotic fruits, honey, yellow stone fruits, spice and orange zest; intense fruit sweetness balanced by lively, finely integrated acidity, with freshness despite the abundant sweetness.
Food Pairing Roquefort, Stilton, Gorgonzola, foie gras, sweet-and-spicy Asian dishes, high-cocoa chocolate desserts, or creamy desserts with fresh fruit; also suitable as an aperitif.
Vintages
2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 7.0%
Residual Sugar 141.1 g/L
Total Acidity 9.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 145 kcal / glass
150ml glass145 kcal
750ml bottle725 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Riesling
Classification Beerenauslese (legal Prädikat)
Region Mosel
Estate Grown Yes
Sites Wehlener Sonnenuhr; Graacher Himmelreich; Ürziger Würzgarten; Erdener Treppchen
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled stainless steel
Pressing Method Whole-Cluster Pressing
Botrytis Affected Yes
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Production Details Natural settling before fermentation; sustainably grown. Nutrition per 5 oz serving: 145 calories and 20.8 g carbohydrate and sugar, with no fat or cholesterol. The sheet also labels the wine pesticide- and herbicide-free, GMO-free and gluten-free.
Tasting Notes Mosel Fine Wines, October 2019: coconut cream, honey, mango, juicy apricot, pineapple, toffee and pear purée, with exotic ripe fruit, zesty elements and a smooth, sweet palate.
Food Pairing Serve as an aperitif, with rich foods such as foie gras, or with creamy desserts featuring fresh fruit.
Critics Ratings 94
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Producer Information
Website
Address
St. Johannishof,54470 Bernkastel-Kues
Phone
+49 (0)6531/3426
Email
Owner
Ernst Loosen
Cellarmaster
Bernhard Schug