Bernkasteler Badstube Riesling Kabinett
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Typically best enjoyed within 3 to 10 years of the vintage release, though well-stored bottles can gracefully age for up to 15 years.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Spicy Thai or Sichuan cuisine, classic German pork dishes, and fresh sushi or sashimi.
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Crafted by the legendary Ernst 'Erni' Loosen, this Riesling Kabinett is a classic expression of the Mosel's steep, sun-drenched slopes. The name 'Badstube' refers to the historic medieval bathhouses that once operated near the Bernkastel springs. Grown on blue Devonian slate soils, the 100% Riesling grapes benefit from the river's heat reflection and the slate's heat-retaining properties, yielding a wine of incredible mineral intensity. Dr. Loosen employs traditional, low-intervention winemaking, fermenting with native yeasts in large oak Fuder casks to preserve the delicate, low-alcohol Kabinett style. The result is a beautifully balanced wine defined by vibrant acidity, bright stone fruit flavors, and a subtle, refreshing sweetness.
🍾 wine.about_producer
The historic Dr. Loosen estate, located in Bernkastel-Kues in the Mosel region of Germany, has been in the same family for over two centuries. Since taking ownership in 1988, Ernst Loosen has propelled the winery to international acclaim by focusing on the estate's extraordinary heritage of ungrafted, old Riesling vines—some over 120 years old—situated in historic grand cru sites such as Erdener Pr$lat, $rziger W$rzgarten, and Bernkasteler Lay. The winery's philosophy centers on minimalist winemaking and a deep respect for the region's diverse slate soils, which yield intensely mineral-driven, expressive wines. Dr. Loosen is globally renowned for its precise, elegant Rieslings, spanning from dry (Trocken) styles to exquisitely concentrated sweet expressions like Auslese, Beerenauslese, and rare Eisweins.