Dr Loosen wines are characterized by the Mosel Valley’s Cool climate and distinctive slate soils, as well as some very old, ungrafted vines.

The Mosel region’s generally cool climate, its steep, south-facing slopes, and the moderating effect of the river create ideal conditions for Riesling. The southerly exposure guarantees sunlight from morning to evening, while the steepness provides a more direct inclination of sunlight at our northern latitude. These conditions create a long growing season, which allows the grapes to ripen slowly while retaining their refreshing acidity.

Graacher Riesling Dry

The Graacher Riesling comes from younger vines in the Graacher Himmelreich.

Since the grapes come from a Grosse Lage, the wine could also have been bottled as a GG. However, they have decided that they produce GGs only from plots that are over 100 years old.

These younger vines are only 15-20 years old. Accordingly, they decided to declassify the wine to a Village Riesling, even though its power and complexity are already amazingly close to GG quality. 

A powerful, yet very elegant Riesling, to which the weathered blue slate soil lends its freshness and elegance.

Erdener Treppchen Riesling Spätlese

This vineyard is adjacent to the Prälat vineyard and is so steep that centuries ago stone steps were built into the hillside to help workers reach the vines.

The iron-rich, red slate soil produces wines that are rich, racy and complex, with an intense mineral aftertaste.