Dr. Loosen Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Reserve GG 2017 750ml

The Wehlener Sonnenuhr GGR is selected from a parcel of our very oldest vines, some of which exceed 130 years old. This parcel bears the original Gewann (lieu-dît) name of Im Laychen, which is a dialect reference to the slate soil (“in the little slate vineyard”).

The distinctively light, blue slate soil gives the wines extraordinary finesse, incomparable purity of fruit, and an exquisitely graceful finish. The extended maturation of the Wehlener Sonnenuhr GGR adds an extra dimension of complexity and depth to the wine’s characteristically fine, focused structure.

• Country: Germany
• Region: Mosel-Saar-Ruwer
• Appellation: Mittel Mosel
• Sub Appellation: Wehlen
• Size: 750ml
• Color: White
• Alcohol by Vol: 15.0%

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.