Urziger Wurzgarten Riesling Auslese Goldkapsel
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Typically best enjoyed 15 to 40 years from the vintage release, developing profound complexity over decades.
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Classic blue cheeses, rich foie gras or savory duck pâté, and fruit-based desserts like apricot or pear tarts.
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Hailing from the legendary Ürziger Würzgarten ('spice garden of Ürzig') in the Mosel valley, this Auslese Goldkapsel by Dr. Loosen is a masterclass in terroir-driven winemaking. Unlike the blue slate soils typical of the Mosel, the Würzgarten features a striking, iron-rich red volcanic soil mixed with slate. This unique geology imparts an exotic, spicy character to the 100% Riesling grapes, which are harvested from extremely steep, ungrafted old vines. The 'Goldkapsel' designation signifies a super-premium selection of highly botrytized grapes, representing the pinnacle of the vintage's harvest. Fermented with indigenous yeasts, this wine beautifully balances opulent sweetness with a vibrant, electric acidity that ensures its legendary 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.