2024 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 12.0%
Residual Sugar 7.4 g/L
Total Acidity 7.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Riesling
Classification VDP.GUTSWEINVDP.Gutswein
Region Mosel
Soil Red devonian slate
Estate Grown Yes
Sites Estate-owned red-slate vineyards in the contiguous Middle Mosel villages of Ürzig, Erden, Lösnich and Kinheim
Vine Age 60
Fermentation Vessels Neutral oak casks
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Barrel Size 3000
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Production Details Sustainably grown; native-yeast fermentation in 3,000 L neutral oak casks, followed by 12 months on the full lees without bâtonnage. Nutrition is stated as 106 calories and 1.1 g carbohydrate/sugar per 5 oz serving. The producer recommends serving at 8–10 °C.
Tasting Notes Grapefruit, passion fruit, red apple and blackcurrant
Food Pairing Fish, seafood, light meat and goat cheese

2023 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 12.0%
Residual Sugar 7.3 g/L
Total Acidity 7.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Riesling
Region Mosel
Soil Red devonian slate
Estate Grown Yes
Sites Estate-owned red-slate vineyards in the contiguous Middle Mosel villages of Ürzig, Erden, Lösnich and Kinheim
Vine Age 60
Fermentation Vessels Neutral oak casks
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Barrel Size 3000
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Production Details Sustainably grown; native-yeast fermentation in 3,000 L neutral oak casks, followed by 12 months on the full lees without bâtonnage. Nutrition is stated as 106 calories and 1.1 g carbohydrate/sugar per 5 oz serving.
Tasting Notes Stuart Pigott for James Suckling, August 2024: vibrant and floral, with white peach and dried-strawberry notes

2022 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 12.0%
Residual Sugar 8.3 g/L
Total Acidity 7.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Riesling
Region Mosel
Soil Red devonian slate
Estate Grown Yes
Sites Estate-owned red-slate vineyards in the contiguous Middle Mosel villages of Ürzig, Erden, Lösnich and Kinheim
Vine Age 60
Fermentation Vessels Neutral oak casks
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Barrel Size 3000
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Production Details Sustainably grown; native-yeast fermentation in 3,000 L neutral oak casks, followed by 12 months on the full lees without bâtonnage. Nutrition is stated as 106 calories and 1.2 g carbohydrate/sugar per 5 oz serving.
Tasting Notes Wine & Spirits, March 2024: bright, full-bodied and mineral-driven, with acidity, focus and a long balanced finish; Wine Spectator, June 2024: white blossom, peach, citrus zest and slate

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Producer Information

Website
Address
St. Johannishof,54470 Bernkastel-Kues
Phone
+49 (0)6531/3426
Owner
Ernst Loosen
Cellarmaster
Bernhard Schug