Dr. Loosen Erdener Pralat Riesling Auslese GG Alte Reben Reserve 2018 750ml

The 2018 Erdener Prälat GG Réserve Alte Reben opens with a clear, bright and aromatic bouquet of ripe mangoes, smooth red-slate aromas, speck and smoke, with discreet herbal notes. Aged on the lees for two years and another two years in bottle prior to release, this is a rich yet also remarkably refined and crystalline Riesling that represents the warmth of the vintage. The finish tends to be slightly bitter and a little sweetish due to the lower acidity. This is perfect to drink now. 12.5% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted in December 2024.

• Country: Germany
• Region: Mosel-Saar-Ruwer
• Size: 750ml
• Color: White

Varietal

Riesling

Riesling grapes have been grown in and around central Europe for centuries, and over time, they became the lasting symbol of south Germany’s ancient and proud wine culture. Whilst the reputation of German wines abroad has in the past been mixed, the Germans themselves take an enormous amount of pride in their wineries, and Riesling grapes have now spread around the globe, growing anywhere with the correct climate in which they can thrive. Riesling grape varietals generally require much cooler climatic conditions than many other white grapes, and they are generally considered to be a very ‘terroir expressive’ varietal, meaning that the features and characteristics of the terroir they are grown on comes across in the flavors and aromas in the bottle. It is this important feature which has allowed Riesling wines to be elevated into the category of ‘fine’ white wines, as the features of the top quality bottles are generally considered to be highly unique and offer much to interest wine enthusiasts.