Weingut Dr Loosen
Dr Loosen Ürziger Würzgarten Riesling Kabinett
2015
Weingut Dr Loosen's Ürziger Würzgarten Riesling Kabinett captures the essence of one of Mosel's most celebrated vineyard sites, where ancient red volcanic soil imparts distinctive spice notes to this elegant, off-dry Riesling.
Country
Germany
Region
Mosel
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Producer
Weingut Dr Loosenis a wine producer in the Mosel region of Germany, specialising in Riesling wines from one of the world's most celebrated cool-climate wine regions. The estate combines traditional Mosel winemaking with a focus on terroir expression, producing wines known for their precision, minerality and balance. Committed to quality and craftsmanship, the producer reflects the rich heritage of Mosel viticulture.
Quick Facts
- Country: Germany
- Region: Mosel
- Appellation: Mosel
- Classification: N/A
- Style: Cool-climate Riesling
- Grape Varieties: Riesling
- Estate Size: 22 hectare
- Founded: 1808
- Owner: Ernst "Ernie" Loosen
- Primary Wine: Mosel Riesling
- Ageing Potential: 10-20+ years for premium expressions
- Consumer Profile: Wine enthusiasts, Riesling collectors, fine dining
History and Heritage
The Mosel's distinctive slate soils, combined with steep vineyard slopes and the moderating influence of the Mosel River, create ideal conditions for producing elegant, mineral-driven Riesling. Careful vineyard management and gentle winemaking techniques allow the estate to craft wines that showcase the purity of fruit, crisp acidity and remarkable ageing potential characteristic of the region. The focus remains on expressing the unique terroir of each parcel through minimal intervention and respectful viticulture.
Vineyards and Terroir
The estate's portfolio spans a range of Riesling styles, from refreshing dry expressions to refined off-dry and noble sweet wines, each reflecting the diverse microclimates and soil compositions found across Mosel's finest vineyard sites. These wines consistently demonstrate the balance, finesse and aromatic complexity that have made Mosel Riesling respected among collectors and enthusiasts worldwide. The producer's commitment to quality and terroir expression has earned recognition both domestically and internationally.
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Country
Region
Mosel
Mosel is widely regarded as Germany's most prestigious wine region and the birthplace of the world's finest Riesling. Located in western Germany along the winding valleys of the Mosel, Saar and Ruwer rivers, the region combines dramatic vineyard landscapes with centuries of winemaking heritage, producing wines of extraordinary purity, mineral complexity and ageing potential. From legendary estates to historic single-vineyard sites, Mosel represents the pinnacle of cool-climate Riesling production.
The region's steep south-facing slopes are composed predominantly of slate, creating one of the most distinctive terroirs in the wine world. Blue and grey Devonian slate retains daytime heat, radiating warmth to ripening grapes during cool autumn nights, while the river valleys moderate temperatures and extend the growing season. This unique combination allows Riesling to develop exceptional aromatic intensity, vibrant acidity and remarkable concentration. Historic vineyard sites including Wehlener Sonnenuhr, Bernkasteler Doctor and Scharzhofberg have been cultivated for more than a thousand years, producing wines that consistently rank among the most collectible in the world.
Mosel is home to renowned producers including Egon Müller, whose Scharzhofberger wines are among the most sought-after Rieslings ever produced, alongside J.J. Prüm, Dr. Loosen, Fritz Haag, Markus Molitor and Schloss Lieser. The region's classification system includes Grosse Lage sites, which represent the highest tier of vineyard quality under the VDP system, and the prestigious Grosses Gewächs designation for dry wines of exceptional distinction. Together these estates and classifications define excellence in German Riesling.
Whether exploring legendary vineyard sites, historic vintages or benchmark estates, Mosel offers an unrivalled journey through one of the world's greatest wine regions. Discover Mosel wines, compare prices from trusted merchants across Europe and find the best offers with Sipfind.
Grapes
Riesling is one of the world’s most distinctive and highly regarded white wine grapes, celebrated for its remarkable aromatic purity, vibrant acidity and exceptional ability to express terroir. Most closely associated with Germany, Riesling produces wines ranging from intensely dry and mineral-driven to some of the world’s most complex and long-lived sweet wines.
The steep vineyards of the Mosel produce some of Riesling’s most celebrated expressions. Cool conditions and slate-rich soils contribute to wines combining delicate fruit, pronounced acidity and remarkable mineral precision. Typical aromas include lime, green apple, white peach, citrus blossom and stone fruit, often accompanied by floral, herbal and mineral notes.
In the Rheingau, Riesling can show greater structure and concentration while retaining its characteristic freshness. Nahe is known for remarkable geological diversity and wines combining fruit, elegance and mineral complexity, while Pfalz often produces fuller and more powerful dry expressions. Riesling is also fundamental to Rheinhessen, now home to many of Germany’s leading dry wines.
One of Riesling’s defining characteristics is its ability to perform across a broad spectrum of sweetness. It can produce precise dry wines as well as traditional German styles ranging from Kabinett and Spätlese to Auslese, Beerenauslese and Trockenbeerenauslese. Its naturally high acidity provides balance and gives the finest wines extraordinary ageing potential.
Beyond Germany, Riesling has important traditions in Alsace, Austria and Australia, as well as other cool-climate regions worldwide. With bottle age, premium Riesling can develop additional layers of honey, dried fruit, spice and distinctive mature aromas while maintaining remarkable freshness.
From the slate slopes of the Mosel to powerful dry wines from Germany’s leading vineyards, Riesling’s combination of acidity, aromatic precision, longevity and transparency to terroir establishes it as one of the defining white varieties of fine wine.
History and Style
Dr Loosen Ürziger Würzgarten Riesling Kabinett represents one of the Mosel valley's most expressive single-vineyard estate wines, showcasing the distinctive character of the legendary Ürziger Würzgarten site. This Kabinett-style Riesling embodies the delicate balance between ripeness and refreshing acidity that defines Germany's finest wine tradition, offering an approachable yet sophisticated expression of one of the region's most celebrated terroirs.
Quick Facts
- Producer: Weingut Dr Loosen
- Classification: Prädikatswein - Kabinett
- Region: Mosel
- Appellation: Mosel
- Country: Germany
- Style: Off-dry Kabinett-style Riesling with delicate sweetness and high acidity
- Grape Composition: 100% Riesling
- Ageing Potential: 5-15 years from vintage
- Alcohol (ABV): 8-9%
- Tasting Profile: White peach, citrus, green apple, mineral, volcanic spice, slate
- Food Pairing: Asian cuisine, seafood, poultry, spicy dishes, mild cheeses
- Serving Temperature: 8-10°C
- Bottle Status: Estate Wine
- Vintage: Non-Vintage (varies by release)
Vineyard, Terroir and Style
Weingut Dr Loosen, under the stewardship of Ernst Loosen since 1988, has become synonymous with quality Mosel Riesling production. The Ürziger Würzgarten vineyard is particularly exceptional, with its steep south-facing slopes composed of ancient red volcanic rock and weathered slate. This rare geological composition, combined with the site's microclimate and old, ungrafted vines, creates a terroir that imparts distinctive spicy, mineral characteristics to the wines. The Würzgarten name itself translates to "spice garden," reflecting the unique aromatic complexity this soil profile delivers.
History and Reputation
In the Kabinett style, this wine offers delicate sweetness carefully balanced by the piercing acidity characteristic of cool-climate Mosel Riesling. The volcanic terroir expresses itself through notes of white peach, citrus, and green apple, layered with distinctive mineral and subtle exotic spice nuances. The wine's moderate alcohol and elegant structure make it exceptionally food-friendly while remaining delightful on its own.
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