Urziger Wurzgarten Riesling Spatlese Auktion Nr46
⏳ Drinking Window
2025 - 2045
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Spicy Thai or Sichuan cuisine, roasted duck with a fruit glaze, and aged blue cheeses.
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the legendary, amphitheater-like cliffs of the Urziger Wurzgarten (the 'spice garden of Urzig'), this rare auction bottling represents the zenith of Dr. Loosen's winemaking artistry. Unlike the typical blue slate of the Mosel, the Wurzgarten is blessed with a unique, iron-rich red volcanic soil and slate mix. This distinct terroir infuses the Riesling with an exotic, wildly complex profile of wild berries, tropical fruits, and a signature fiery spice reminiscent of cardamom and ginger. As an 'Auktion' wine, this Spatlese is a highly exclusive, small-lot selection sourced from ancient, ungrafted vines, crafted specifically for the prestigious annual VDP wine auctions. It stands as a testament to Erni Loosen's commitment to preserving the historic, noble character of Mosel Riesling.
🍾 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