Urziger Wurzgarten Riesling Auslese Goldkapsel Nr55
⏳ Drinking Window
2026 - 2065
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Classic blue cheeses such as Roquefort, rich foie gras or savory terrines, and moderately spicy glazed pork belly or aromatic Sichuan dishes.
✨ Technical Specifications
Crafted by the legendary Ernst Loosen, the Urziger Wurzgarten Riesling Auslese Goldkapsel is a sublime expression of one of the Mosel's most dramatic vineyards. Unlike the blue slate typical of the region, the 'spice garden' of Urzig is defined by a striking red volcanic soil rich in iron. This unique terroir, combined with ungrafted vines that are over a century old, imparts an intensely exotic, spicy, and tropical character to the wine. The 'Goldkapsel' designation signifies an elite selection of botrytized grapes, harvested by hand at peak concentration. Fermented in traditional large oak casks, this Auslese balances luscious sweetness with a vibrant, electric acidity that prevents it from ever feeling heavy, carrying a legendary reputation for complexity and longevity.
🍾 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.
🍇 Grape Varieties
100% Riesling