2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Residual Sugar 8.6 g/L
Total Acidity 7.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Riesling
Classification 
VDP.GROSSES GEWÄCHS
VDP.GROSSES GEWÄCHSRegion Mosel
Soil Multicolored slate with particularly deep blue slate; the importer sheet specifies blue devonian slate
Orientation Southwest-Facing Steep Slope
Vine Age 130
Fermentation Vessels Traditional 1,000-liter Fuder casks
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Barrel Size 1000
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Production Details Fermented with indigenous yeasts in traditional 1,000-liter Fuder casks, then matured on the full lees for 12 months without bâtonnage. The importer describes sustainable viticulture and minimum 100-year-old ungrafted vines; the producer gives an average vine age of 130 years and recommends serving at 8–10°C.
Tasting Notes Green apple, pear, white currant and citrus notes
Food Pairing White meat; fish and seafood; vegetables; light curries; aromatic herb dishes; medium-strength cheese
Critics Ratings 94
Vintages
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Residual Sugar 9 g/L
Total Acidity 7.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Riesling
Classification Grosses Gewächs (GG) from a Grosse Lage vineyard
Region Mosel
Soil Blue devonian slate
Fermentation Vessels Traditional 1,000-liter Fuder casks
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Barrel Size 1000
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Production Details Sustainably grown Riesling from ungrafted vines at least 100 years old. Fermented with indigenous yeasts in traditional 1,000-liter Fuder casks and matured on the full lees for 12 months without bâtonnage.
Critics Ratings 96
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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