Riesling Grauschiefer
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Freshly shucked oysters, spicy Thai green curry, or traditional German pork schnitzel with lemon.
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the steep, dramatic slopes of Germany's Mosel valley, Dr. Loosen's Grauschiefer Riesling is a liquid testament to the region's unique geological heritage. Named after the grey slate (Grauschiefer) soils that define the vineyards, this wine is crafted entirely from Riesling grapes. The Loosen family, with a winemaking history spanning over two centuries, utilizes these ancient Devonian slate soils to naturally regulate heat in this cool-climate region, absorbing warmth during the day and radiating it back to the vines at night. The result is a classic Mosel Riesling that balances vibrant, electric acidity with a deep, stony minerality, showcasing bright citrus, green apple, and white peach notes.
🍾 About the Producer
The historic Dr. Loosen estate has been in the Loosen family for over two centuries, situated along the dramatic, slate-lined slopes of the Middle Mosel in Bernkastel-Kues, Germany. Since taking over management in 1988, Ernst Loosen has revitalized the winery by strictly focusing on low yields, meticulous vineyard stewardship, and minimal intervention in the cellar. The estate is blessed with extraordinarily old, ungrafted Riesling vines in legendary Grand Cru (Grosse Lage) vineyards such as Erdener Prälat, Wehlener Sonnenuhr, and Bernkasteler Lay. Dr. Loosen is globally celebrated for producing pure, expressive, and age-worthy Rieslings that range from vibrant dry bottlings to lusciously complex, mineral-laced Prädikat and dessert wines.