Dr. Loosen Blue Slate Dry 2022 is a dry, fresh, and mineral Riesling, made from grapes grown in the blue slate soils of the Mosel vineyards. Fermented in stainless steel and oak fuders, it offers a refined body, vibrant acidity, and a pronounced mineral character. The result of sustainable viticulture, this vegan-friendly white wine boasts an elegant and gastronomic profile.
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Dr. Loosen Blue Slate Dry 2022 is crafted from steep vineyards in the Mosel valley, planted on south-facing Devonian blue slate soils. Vines over 60 years old ensure slow ripening in a cool climate, resulting in vibrant acidity and intense minerality. Sustainable viticulture and hand harvesting guarantee a pure expression of the terroir.
For vinification, stainless steel tanks are primarily used, although oak fuders are also employed to harmonize and round the wine without imparting wood notes. The wine rests on fine lees, without undergoing malolactic fermentation, promoting a complex structure while maintaining freshness.
With over 200 years of history in the Mosel, Weingut Dr Loosen has been led by Ernst “Erni” Loosen since 1988. The winery merges tradition and innovation, cultivating old vines without pesticides and emphasizing the mineral expression of slate soils. Focused on sustainability, their wines combine regional identity with international elegance.
Dr. Loosen Blue Slate Dry 2022 is an ideal white wine to pair with appetizers, vegetables, fish, lightly spiced dishes, soft goat cheeses, and roasted suckling pig.
Creators' opinion
On the nose, Dr. Loosen Blue Slate Dry is characterized by its fragrant minerality and notes of fresh green fruit. On the palate, it is refreshing, flavorful, and refined.