What is this wine?
Dr. Loosen is one of the Mosel’s most renowned estates, led by Ernst Loosen, with centuries of family winemaking history behind it. The Erdener Treppchen vineyard (“little staircase”) is a steep, red-slate hillside overlooking the Mosel River, famous for producing structured, spicy Rieslings. This Grosses Gewächs bottling comes from very old, ungrafted vines (Alte Reben) and is fermented dry, highlighting both power and minerality. The 2023 vintage in the Mosel delivered fresh, balanced wines with vivid aromatics and crystalline acidity—perfect for a terroir like Treppchen.
Why get this wine?
This is a top-level dry Riesling from one of Germany’s greatest sites, made by one of its most important producers. Old vines add concentration and depth, while the GG classification guarantees serious quality. Compared to white Burgundy or fine Chenin, it offers world-class aging potential at a fraction of the price.
What does this wine taste like?
Ripe citrus, peach, and apricot layered with flinty minerality, smoke, and a hint of spice. Full and textured, yet sharply defined by racy acidity and a long, saline finish.
When should you drink this wine?
Drink from 2025–2040. Beautiful young, but with age it will develop honeyed, nutty, and smoky complexity. Ideal with rich seafood, pork, Asian dishes, or aged cheeses.
