2021 Dr Loosen Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett

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Viticulture

Wehlener Sonnenuhr
vay-len-er zon-en-ooer (The Sundial of Wehlen)
This is one of the greatest vineyards in the Middle Mosel. This precipitously steep, rocky vineyard consistently yields some of the most elegant and sophisticated white wines in the world. Citrus and white peach flavours predominate when the wines are young, turning to a pure expression of the mineral soil as they age.

Blue slate is the most typical type of slate in the Middle Mosel. Rich in potassium, it provides vital nutrients to the vines and gives the wines a pronounced mineral edge that enhances the naturally high acidity of Riesling. In addition to the heat retaining blue slate soil, the vineyards are characterized by incredibly steep slopes, a favourable position near the river and excellent drainage.

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Vinification

Kabinett is the lightest, most delicate style of Riesling in Germany, produced from the earliest harvested grapes in the best vineyard sites. Fermentation is stopped by chilling, which results in a lower final alcohol (typically 7.5–8.5 percent) and a moderate amount of residual sweetness that beautifully balances the bright acidity. It is the lowest level of Prädikatswein, lower in ripeness than Spätlese.