Urziger Wurzgarten Riesling Spatlese Auktion Nr37
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Typically best enjoyed 10 to 30 years from the vintage release, as these elite auction bottlings possess extraordinary structure and longevity.
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Spicy Thai or Sichuan cuisine, glazed roast pork belly, and artisanal blue cheeses.
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Crafted by the legendary Ernst Loosen, this exceptional Riesling hails from the iconic Urziger Wurzgarten, or spice garden of Urzig. This vineyard is a dramatic, dizzyingly steep red volcanic sandstone amphitheater that rises directly above the Mosel River. Unlike the blue slate found throughout most of the region, this unique red soil imparts a distinctively exotic, spicy, and tropical character to the Riesling. The Auktion designation indicates that this specific bottling was selected as an elite lot for the prestigious annual wine auctions in the Mosel. Made from ancient, ungrafted vines and fermented using traditional large oak Fuder casks, this Spatlese represents the absolute pinnacle of the estate's late-harvest craftsmanship, balancing rich residual sweetness with a vibrant, electric spine of acidity.
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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.