In the glass
Aroma: red apple, ripe quince, exotic spice
Palate: yellow fruit, mineral, spice
Dry Grosses Gewachs from the red volcanic slate of the Urziger Wurzgarten: exotic spice, red apple and ripe quince over enormous minerality.
What it pairs with
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Roast pork with crackling
Riesling acidity cuts the fat and the orchard fruit echoes apple-sauce accompaniment. -
Tandoori chicken
Exotic spice in the wine echoes the marinade while acidity cools the heat. -
Roast pumpkin
Red-apple sweetness and spice complement the caramelised squash.
How to serve Urziger Wurzgarten Riesling GG Alte Reben
Allow 35 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 30 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 10-12°C. Cellar temperature (10-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a medium-sized white-wine glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Roast pork with crackling, Tandoori chicken, Roast pumpkin. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Dry Grosses Gewachs from the red volcanic slate of the Urziger Wurzgarten: exotic spice, red apple and ripe quince over enormous minerality.
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Dr. Loosen
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- VDP.Grosse Lage Mosel
- Oak
- Aged in traditional large oak Fuder casks
- Price
- EUR 45 to 70 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5 to 20 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2008
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Scores
- Wine Advocate 93 (2019 vintage, reviewed 2021)
Frequently asked about Urziger Wurzgarten Riesling GG Alte Reben
What does Urziger Wurzgarten Riesling GG Alte Reben taste like?
On the nose, red apple, ripe quince, exotic spice. On the palate, yellow fruit, mineral, spice. Structurally full-bodied, racy acidity with a long finish. Dry Grosses Gewachs from the red volcanic slate of the Urziger Wurzgarten: exotic spice, red apple and ripe quince over enormous minerality.
When should I drink Urziger Wurzgarten Riesling GG Alte Reben?
Drink 5 to 20 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 GG Alte Reben?
Roast pork with crackling is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Tandoori chicken and Roast pumpkin. Riesling acidity cuts the fat and the orchard fruit echoes apple-sauce accompaniment.
Is Urziger Wurzgarten Riesling GG Alte Reben 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 GG Alte Reben?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as VDP.Grosse Lage Mosel.