Structure

Bodymedium
Acidityracy
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaklarge or old casks

Drinking window

Latest scored vintage 2020: best 2025 to 2040.
vintage5 yrs20 yrs22 yrs

Critic scores

CriticVintageScore
Vinous reviewed 2022202092/100

Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedRacy acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: white peach, citrus, slate

Palate: lime, mineral, spice

Dry old-vine Grosses Gewachs from the blue-slate Wehlener Sonnenuhr: filigree, mineral and intensely aromatic with great length.

What it pairs with

  • Pike-perch with beurre blanc
    Filigree mineral acidity lifts the delicate freshwater fish and slices the butter sauce.
  • Mosel river trout meuniere
    Bright slate-driven acidity and citrus mirror the brown-butter and lemon of the local fish.
  • Scallop crudo
    Saline slate minerality echoes the sweet shellfish.

How to serve Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling GG Alte Reben

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
  2. Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Pike-perch with beurre blanc, Mosel river trout meuniere, Scallop crudo. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Dry old-vine Grosses Gewachs from the blue-slate Wehlener Sonnenuhr: filigree, mineral and intensely aromatic with great length.

Facts

Producer
Weingut Dr. Loosen · visiting guide
Grapes
Riesling
Classification
VDP.Grosse Lage Mosel
Oak
Aged in traditional large oak Fuder casks
Price
EUR 45 to 75 at retail
Drinking window
5 to 20 from vintage
First vintage
2008
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling GG Alte Reben

What does Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling GG Alte Reben taste like?

On the nose, white peach, citrus, slate. On the palate, lime, mineral, spice. Structurally medium-bodied, racy acidity with a long finish. Dry old-vine Grosses Gewachs from the blue-slate Wehlener Sonnenuhr: filigree, mineral and intensely aromatic with great length.

When should I drink Wehlener Sonnenuhr 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 Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling GG Alte Reben?

Pike-perch with beurre blanc is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Mosel river trout meuniere and Scallop crudo. Filigree mineral acidity lifts the delicate freshwater fish and slices the butter sauce.

Is Wehlener Sonnenuhr 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 Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling GG Alte Reben?

The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as VDP.Grosse Lage Mosel.

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