Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Eiswein Nr64
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2055
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Classic blue cheeses such as Roquefort or Stilton, fruit-based desserts like apple tart or pear tarte tatin, and rich savory delicacies like foie gras or artisanal terrines.
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the legendary, precipitous blue slate slopes of the Wehlener Sonnenuhr (Sundial of Wehlen) vineyard, this rare Eiswein from Dr. Loosen represents the pinnacle of Mosel winemaking artistry. The vineyard itself is named after the historic sundial erected in 1842 by Jodocus Pruem to guide the daily rhythms of the vineyard workers. To produce this liquid gold, 100% Riesling grapes are left on the vine into the freezing depths of winter, harvested by hand in the pre-dawn hours at temperatures of -7 degrees Celsius or lower. Pressing the grapes while still frozen coaxes out a highly concentrated, luscious nectar, leaving the water behind as ice. This extreme process yields a wine of profound sweetness balanced by a vibrant, electric acidity, showcasing intense notes of candied citrus, honeyed stone fruits, and a distinct slate minerality.
🍾 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