Bernkasteler Badstube Riesling Sekt
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Typically best enjoyed within 1 to 5 years of release to fully appreciate its vibrant fruit character, crisp acidity, and lively effervescence.
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Fresh oysters on the half shell, lightly battered vegetable tempura, or spicy Thai noodle dishes.
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Crafted by the visionary winemaker Ernst Loosen, this sparkling Riesling Sekt hails from the steep, slate-rich slopes of the Bernkasteler Badstube in Germany's Mosel valley. The name 'Badstube' pays homage to the historic medieval bathhouses that once dotted the town of Bernkastel. This 100% Riesling sparkling wine captures the essence of its unique terroir, where devonian slate soils impart a distinct mineral tension and vibrant acidity. Produced to highlight the pure, aromatic character of the Riesling grape, the wine showcases a fine, persistent mousse. It beautifully marries the classic Mosel profile of bright stone fruits, citrus zest, and flinty minerality with a lively, effervescent texture, representing a joyful celebration of regional sparkling winemaking tradition.
🍾 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.