2019 Ürzig WÜRZGARTEN Riesling Alte Reben Grosses Gewächs Q.b.A. trocken Dr. Loosen, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer

Mosel Fine Wines - 2019 Ürzig WÜRZGARTEN Riesling Alte Reben Grosses Gewächs Q.b.A. trocken, Dr. Loosen

The 2019er Ürziger Würzgarten Riesling Alte Reben, as it is referred to on the main label (the reference to GG is left for the back label), comes from parcels of very old un-grafted vines in the prime Urglück / Langpichter, Maxberg, and Layenhaus sectors, and was fermented with ambient yeasts and aged in oak for 12 months. It offers a still hugely reduced nose driven by residual scents from its spontaneous fermentation. The wine is subtly creamy, profound, and racy on the palate and leaves a fruity rather than mineral feel in the finish. The after-taste is driven by mirabelle, earthy spices, and pear. This gorgeous and slightly fruity expression of dry Riesling will need a few years to develop its cut. It could then easily exceed our high expectations, especially as the underlying complexity seems truly remarkable. 2026-2039 - Nov. 2020