Dr Loosen Sekt Extra Dry Riesling

Grape Variety: 100% Riesling Appellation: Mosel, Germany Harvest Method: Selective hand picking for optimally ripe, healthy fruit (no botrytis) Vinification: Fermention and lees contact in bottle (“Flaschengärung” in German); clarification through the transfer method; dosage at re-bottling Alcohol: 12.0% Residual Sweetness: 14 grams/liter Total Acidity: 6.0 grams/liter.

DR. LOOSEN ESTATE

The Dr. Loosen estate has been in the same family for over 200 years. When Ernst Loosen

assumed ownership in 1988, he realized that he had vines in some of Germany’s best-rated

vineyards. To maximize the potential of those vines, he restricts crop size, uses only organic

fertilization, insists on very strict fruit selection, and employs gentle cellar practices with a

minimum of handling.

THE MOSEL REGION

Located in far western Germany, the Mosel valley’s steep, southfacing slopes create the

perfect climate for Riesling, giving the vines ideal exposure to the sun. The cool climate

allows the grapes to ripen slowly while retaining bright acidity.

Sparkling wine, called “Sekt” in German, has a long history in Germany. A fact that you can

see in the many German family names among famous Champagne houses (think Bollinger,

Krug and Mumm, for example). Dr. Loosen celebrates this tradition with an Extra Dry Sekt

from 100% Riesling, which makes excellent sparkling wine because of its natural acidity.

The Dr. Loosen Sekt Extra Dry is produced with fruit from estate vineyards in the Middle

Mosel. Bottle fermented, it is brisk and refreshing, with pure Riesling fruit and crisp acidity.