Overview
The heart of the Mosel. The Doctor vineyard at Bernkastel is Germany's most famous individual site. Blue-grey Devonian slate retains solar heat on near-vertical slopes, producing Riesling of otherworldly mineral precision — peach, slate and petrol intertwined.
In The Glass
- Colour
- Pale lemon-green
- Nose
- Peach, Apricot, Lime, Slate and Petrol.
- Palate
- The most ethereal wine — featherweight, electric, eternal Riesling. Generally very light-bodied, electric acidity, dry, with a very long finish.
Tasting Profile
Body Very Light1/5
Tannins Silky1/5
Acidity Electric5/5
Sweetness Dry2/5
Alcohol Low <11%1/5
Grapes
Riesling
Aromas And Notes
PeachApricotLimeGreen applePineappleSlatePetrolWhite flowersChalkHoneyBeeswaxToast
Terroir
Cold continental — extreme vineyard gradient maximises solar gain. River loop creates warmth.
Blue Devonian slateGrey slate
Food Pairings
Mosel pike with dillSauerkrautScallopsAsian cuisineHard German cheese
Notable Producers
- Dr. Loosen, founded 1822 - Erdener Prälat Trockenbeerenauslese
- Weingut Joh. Jos. Prüm, founded 1911 - Wehlener Sonnenuhr Auslese
- Egon Müller, founded 1797 - Scharzhofberger TBA