# Ürziger Würzgarten Grosses Gewächs Riesling (2022)

- **Producer:** Dr Loosen
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Riesling
- **Region:** Mosel, Germany
- **Style:** Classic
- **Average price:** €119
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 10–12 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** wet stones, grapefruit, peach, lychee, apricot, petrol (gasoline), ginger, cinnamon

## About this wine

The Dr. Loosen Ürziger Würzgarten Grosses Gewächs Riesling 2022 originates from the esteemed Mosel region of Germany. It is a single-varietal Riesling from the Ürziger Würzgarten vineyard, recognized for its distinctive 'spice garden' character. The vineyard features ancient vines, over a century old and on their original rootstocks. This wine holds the Grosses Gewächs (GG) classification, indicating a dry wine of superior quality from a single vineyard site. The Dr. Loosen estate has a history of over 200 years, with Ernst Loosen leading the family business since the mid-1980s, focusing on quality and the expression of Mosel's unique terroirs.

## Interesting facts

- Vines are over 100 years old and on original rootstocks.
- Vineyard is known as a 'spice garden' for its unique character.
- Classified as a Grosses Gewächs (GG) - top dry German wine.
- Fermented in traditional 1,000-liter Fuder casks.

## Food pairing

The wine's gentle acidity can cut through richer dishes, while its subtle spice notes can complement savory proteins and aromatic herbs. The exotic fruit elements can provide a delightful contrast to spicy or sweet elements in a dish.

## Wine making process

The Dr. Loosen Ürziger Würzgarten Grosses Gewächs Riesling 2022 is produced using traditional methods. The grapes undergo fermentation with indigenous yeasts, a process that encourages a natural development of character. Following fermentation, the wine is matured for 12 months on its full lees in traditional 1,000-liter Fuder casks. This technique of aging on lees without stirring (bâtonnage) is employed to build texture and complexity into the wine.