Wine experience hike from Bernkastel Kues Private Tour
You start your tour from Bernkastel by boat towards Kröv. Along the way you can view and enjoy the picturesque landscape. Once in Kröv, you will then go from the ship ...
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Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2018: best 2023 to 2048.
vintage5 yrs30 yrs32 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Wine Advocate reviewed 2020 | 2018 | 94/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: apricot, exotic spice, honey
Palate: candied citrus, botrytis, mineral
Noble-sweet Auslese from the spicy red slate of the Urziger Wurzgarten: concentrated exotic fruit, botrytis spice and bracing acidity for the long cellar.
What it pairs with
- Roquefort on walnut bread Honeyed sweetness tames the salty blue funk in a classic sweet-and-salty match.More wines for pasta, pizza and risotto →
- Seared foie gras Botrytis sweetness and cutting acidity balance the rich liver without cloying.More wines for foie gras →
- Apricot and almond tart Late-harvest stone-fruit notes mirror the dessert while acidity keeps it fresh.More wines for dessert →
How to serve Urziger Wurzgarten Riesling Auslese
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-12°C. Cellar temperature (8-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a small dessert-wine glass (3-5oz pour): the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Roquefort on walnut bread, Seared foie gras, Apricot and almond tart. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Dr. Loosen · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- VDP.Grosse Lage Mosel
- Price
- EUR 40 to 80 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5 to 30 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1988
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Urziger Wurzgarten Riesling Auslese
What does Urziger Wurzgarten Riesling Auslese taste like?
On the nose, apricot, exotic spice, honey. On the palate, candied citrus, botrytis, mineral. Structurally medium-bodied, racy acidity with a long finish. Noble-sweet Auslese from the spicy red slate of the Urziger Wurzgarten: concentrated exotic fruit, botrytis spice and bracing acidity for the long cellar.
When should I drink Urziger Wurzgarten Riesling Auslese?
Drink 5 to 30 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Urziger Wurzgarten Riesling Auslese?
Roquefort on walnut bread is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Seared foie gras and Apricot and almond tart. Honeyed sweetness tames the salty blue funk in a classic sweet-and-salty match.
Is Urziger Wurzgarten Riesling Auslese 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 Urziger Wurzgarten Riesling Auslese?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as VDP.Grosse Lage Mosel.
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