Dr Loosen Bernkasteler Lay Riesling Kabinett, Mosel Organic 2025
Country
Germany
Region
Mosel
Producer
Dr Loosen
Grape(s)
Riesling (100%)
Type
White
Style
Mineral
Oaked Style
Lightly oaked
Body Style
Light bodied
Dry/Sweet Style
Off dry
Alcohol Content
8%
Closure Style
Cork
Organic/Biodynamic
Organic certified
Sustainable
Yes-certified sustainable
Vegetarian/Vegan
Vegetarian
Yes
Vegan
Yes
Allergens
Sulphites
Yes
Milk
No
Egg
No
Region
The Romans planted the first vineyards along the Mosel river and the city of Trier around the second century. Today, this region is known for its steep slopes overlooking the rivers, on which the vineyards are planted. The steep slate and schist soil vineyards on the banks of the Mosel are almost exclusively planted with Riesling. This environment provides classic mineral and lime flavours from Riesling, allied to intense flavour and acidity.
Producer
The Loosen family has been growing Riesling and producing wine in the Mosel valley for over 200 years. The current owner, Ernst “Erni” Loosen, assumed ownership in 1988, after finishing a degree in archaeology ,with acute focus on one thing. his vines. With the good fortune to inherit vines averaging sixty years old in some of the Mosel’s best terroir, he’s reduced yields, moved to organic farming and placed great emphasis on the vineyard site itself. Loosen wines are perhaps some of the most iconic in the region. Today, Erni is one of the most iconic and influential winemakers in the world.
Tasting Notes
Bernkasteler Lay is a Grand cru vineyard situated directly along the Mosel between the village of Bernkastel and the Dr. Loosen estate house. The rocky blue slate soil here produces richly textured, assertive wines. Kabinett is the German designation for the lightest, most delicate style of Riesling, produced from barely ripe grapes picked early in the harvest. Fermentation split between steel and Fuder casks with native yeasts. A rich wine with an oppulent nose of peach, lime and smoke. In the mouth, it is full of honeydew melon, ripe peach, lime and a distinct minerality.
Food
Perfect with a green thai curry.
