Urziger Wurzgarten Riesling Auslese Nr48
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Typically best enjoyed 10 to 35 years from the vintage release, though exceptional vintages can cellar beautifully for half a century.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Spicy Thai or Sichuan curry, artisanal blue cheeses like Roquefort, and classic fruit tarts.
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Ernst Loosen's family has been cultivating vines in the Mosel for over two centuries. The Ürziger Würzgarten, or 'spice garden of Ürzig,' is one of the region's most dramatic and legendary vineyards. Rising like a colossal amphitheater of red volcanic soil and slate, its unique terroir stands in stark contrast to the blue slate of the surrounding villages. This volcanic soil infuses the 100% Riesling vines—many of which are ungrafted and over a century old—with an unmistakable exotic, spicy character. The 'Auslese' designation signifies a harvest of selectively picked, overripe grapes, often touched by noble rot. This results in a luscious, naturally sweet wine balanced by a vibrant, electric acidity that is characteristic of the Mosel's cool-climate viticulture. The 'Nr 48' represents a historical parcel or specific barrel selection of exceptional concentration and finesse.
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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.