Urziger Wurzgarten Riesling Spatlese Tradition
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Typically best enjoyed from 5 to 25 years from the vintage release, as its vibrant primary fruit and sweetness evolve into complex petrol, honeyed, and mineral notes.
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Spicy Sichuan or Thai cuisine, glazed roast pork belly, and pungent washed-rind cheeses.
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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.
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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.