Urziger Wurzgarten Riesling Auslese Goldkapsel Nr55
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Extremely long-lived; typically enters its prime drinking window around 10 to 15 years from the vintage and can beautifully cellar for 30 to 50 years or more under proper conditions.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Classic blue cheeses such as Roquefort, rich foie gras or savory terrines, and moderately spicy glazed pork belly or aromatic Sichuan dishes.
✨ wine.spec_sheet
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.
🍾 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.