Dr Loosen Red Slate Dry 2023 is a high-quality white wine that captivates with its powerful minerality and elegant freshness. Made from grapes grown in estate-owned vineyards on the red slate soils of the Mosel Valley, it ferments in large oak barrels and spends 12 months on its lees. A vegan-friendly wine that stands out for its fruity character and pleasant saline finish.
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Dr Loosen Red Slate Dry 2023 comes from steep vineyards in Ürzig, Erden, Lösnich, and Kinheim, planted on Devonian red slate soils. With an average age of 60 years, these Riesling vines benefit from the south-facing orientation in a cool climate, promoting slow ripening and vibrant acidity. Sustainable viticulture and the age of the vines contribute to precision, mineral purity, and a balance between fruit and freshness.
The hand-selected grapes are fermented in traditional 3000-liter oak vats. The wine spends 12 months on the lees without bâtonnage or malolactic fermentation, giving it complexity and structure while maintaining vibrancy.
Since 1988, Ernst Loosen has led Weingut Dr Loosen—a winery with over 200 years of history in the Mosel—focused on old, ungrafted vines. His philosophy is to transform soil, climate, and variety into clean, authentic, and sustainable wines, a perfect expression of the terroir through respectful viticultural practices.
Dr Loosen Red Slate Dry 2023 pairs well with marinated seafood, sashimi, spiced oriental dishes, and fatty fish (e.g., grilled salmon). It also complements complex salads and soft, creamy cheeses.
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Dr. Loosen Red Slate Dry is a white wine with a fresh, crisp, and fruity nose featuring citrus notes, stone fruit, and pineapple. On the palate, it is juicy, round, and balanced, with an elegant saline touch on the finish.