Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spatlese 2020

Description

Riesling Spatlese Wehlener Sonnenuhr, a semi-aromatic white from the Moselle-Saar-Ruwer region in Germany, 2020 vintage, produced by Dr. Loosen. A Riesling that embodies the tradition of the Loosen family, who have been cultivating Riesling for over 200 years. Fermented with indigenous yeast in a 3,000-liter neutral oak vat. Matured on the lees for 12 months. No bâtonnage. The bouquet of melon and mandarin blends with notes of dried ginger. Straw yellow with greenish highlights. Rich and juicy with an enveloping texture. A crisp finish offering hints of sage and tarragon. A wine that perfectly expresses the characteristics of the terroir and grape variety.

Details

Perfume

Bouquet of ripe melon and tangerine flavors with some notes of dried ginger.

Color

Straw yellow with greenish reflections.

Taste

Rich and juicy, with a mouth-filling texture. Crisp finish, delivering hints of sage honey and tarragon. Pure-tasting and tracy on the finish.

Serve at:

12 - 14 °C.

Longevity:

Over 25 years

Decanting time:

1 hour

Producer

Producer

Dr. Loosen

From this winery

• Start up year: 1988
• Bottles produced: 200.000
• Hectares: 20

The Loosen family has been cultivating Riesling and producing wine in the Mosel Valley for over 200 years. The current owner, Ernst 'Erni' Loosen, took over the estate in 1988 and committed himself to significantly improving the quality and international reputation of the estate, the Mosel region and Riesling in general. Today, Erni is one of the world's most iconic and influential winegrowers.

A full range of Riesling styles is produced, following the traditions of both family lines: the dry wines inspired by his father's family, the Loosen, and the Prädikat wines inspired by his mother's family, the Prüm. Read more

Mosel-Saar-Ruwer

Technical Sheet

Name	Dr. Loosen Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spatlese 2020
Type	White still semi-aromatic
Denomination	N/A
Vintage	2020
Size	0,75 l
Alcohol content	8.0% by volume
Grape varieties	100% Riesling
Country	Germany
Region	Mosel-Saar-Ruwer
Vendor	Dr. Loosen
Story	Wehlener Sonnenuhr is rated "First Vineyard" (Erste Lage) in the 1868 Prussian classification of the Mosel, and "Great First-Class" in the Wine Atlas of Germany by Hugh Johnson & Stuart Pigott (1995).
Origin	Wehlener Sonnenuhr.
Soil composition	Mineral-rich, blue Devonian slate soil.
Wine making	Fermented with indigenous yeast in a 3,000-liter, neutral oak, cask.
Aging	Matured on the full lees for 12 months; no bâtonnage.
Total acidity	7.3 gr/L
Residual sugar	8.7 gr/L
Allergens	Contains sulphites