# Riesling Alte Reben (2023)

- **Producer:** Weingut Carl Loewen
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Riesling
- **Region:** Mosel, Germany
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 12.0%
- **Average price:** €35
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 8–12 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** grapefruit, lemon, apple, peach, blossom, bread dough, biscuit, petrol (gasoline), almond, cinnamon

## About this wine

The Riesling Alte Reben Carl Loewen is a dry white wine from the Mosel region of Germany, produced by Weingut Carl Loewen. The "Alte Reben" designation signifies that the wine is made from old vines, with a notable parcel planted in 1896, recognized as one of the oldest Riesling vineyards globally. The estate's vineyards are situated on steep Mosel slopes with diverse slate soil compositions. Weingut Carl Loewen is a historic family winery with a long-standing tradition of winemaking.

## Interesting facts

- Vineyards include a parcel planted in 1896, among the world's oldest Riesling sites.
- Soils are a complex mix of gray, red, and blue slate.
- Vineyards are planted on exceptionally steep slopes, some reaching 65% gradient.
- The wine is vegan-friendly.

## Food pairing

The wine's high acidity and minerality cut through rich sauces and complement the natural sweetness of seafood. Its subtle fruit notes can echo herbaceous elements in dishes, while its structure provides a refreshing counterpoint to richer proteins.

## Wine making process

The Riesling Alte Reben Carl Loewen is produced using 100% Riesling grapes. The winemaking process involves spontaneous fermentation with wild yeasts in temperature-uncontrolled steel tanks. Following fermentation, the wine matures on its lees for around 100 days. Grapes are hand-harvested. The estate practices organic viticulture.