In the glass
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
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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.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- 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
- 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)
Scores
- Vinous 92 (2020 vintage, reviewed 2022)
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.