Urziger Wurzgarten Riesling Spatlese Tradition
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2034
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Spicy Sichuan or Thai cuisine, glazed roast pork belly, and pungent washed-rind cheeses.
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the legendary, amphitheater-like cliffs of the Mosel, the Dr. Loosen Urziger Wurzgarten Riesling Spatlese Tradition is a masterful expression of one of Germany's most unique vineyards. The 'spice garden' of Urzig is famous for its striking red volcanic and iron-rich slate soils, a dramatic geological departure from the blue slate found elsewhere in the region. This terroir infuses the 100% Riesling wine with an exotic, fiery character defined by wild strawberry, tropical fruits, and a distinct herbal spice. Crafted using traditional methods, including fermentation in large, neutral oak Fuder casks, this Spatlese beautifully balances its natural residual sweetness with a spine-tingling, vibrant acidity. The estate, helmed by Ernst Loosen, prides itself on preserving ancient, ungrafted vines that dig deep into these steep slopes, connecting every bottle to centuries of Mosel winemaking heritage.
🍾 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.