In the glass
Aroma: citrus, slate, fine bubbles
Palate: bone-dry, mineral, taut
A zero-dosage traditional-method Riesling Sekt bottled without sugar, showing Riesling in its clearest, most uncompromising and bone-dry sparkling form.
What it pairs with
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Fines de claire oysters
Dry, mineral Saar Riesling and saline slate make a textbook briny match. -
Sushi and sashimi
Bone-dry mineral bubbles suit delicate raw fish. -
Aperitif before dinner
Fine bubbles and racy Riesling acidity make a crisp palate-opening aperitif.
How to serve Riesling Sekt bA Brut Nature
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 6-8°C. Cellar temperature (6-8°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a tulip flute: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Fines de claire oysters, Sushi and sashimi, Aperitif before dinner. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
A zero-dosage traditional-method Riesling Sekt bottled without sugar, showing Riesling in its clearest, most uncompromising and bone-dry sparkling form.
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Dr. Loosen
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- Mosel QbA
- Price
- EUR 25 to 35 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2 to 8 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2010
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Riesling Sekt bA Brut Nature
What does Riesling Sekt bA Brut Nature taste like?
On the nose, citrus, slate, fine bubbles. On the palate, bone-dry, mineral, taut. Structurally medium-bodied, racy acidity with a long finish. A zero-dosage traditional-method Riesling Sekt bottled without sugar, showing Riesling in its clearest, most uncompromising and bone-dry sparkling form.
When should I drink Riesling Sekt bA Brut Nature?
Drink 2 to 8 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Riesling Sekt bA Brut Nature?
Fines de claire oysters is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Sushi and sashimi and Aperitif before dinner. Dry, mineral Saar Riesling and saline slate make a textbook briny match.
Is Riesling Sekt bA Brut Nature vegan?
Yes: the producer documents no animal-derived fining agents in production, so the wine is suitable for vegan and vegetarian drinkers.
What grapes are in Riesling Sekt bA Brut Nature?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as Mosel QbA.