Dr. Loosen Riesling Bernkasteler Lay Kabinett

Bernkasteler Lay is a Grosse Lage (grand cru) vineyard situated directly along the Mosel between the village of Bernkastel and the Dr. Loosen estate house. The rocky blue slate soil here produces richly textured, assertive wines. Kabinett is the lightest, most delicate style of Riesling, produced from grapes picked early in the harvest.

TECHNICAL INFO

Grape Variety: 100% Riesling

Soil Type: Blue Devonian slate

Age of Vines: 60 years average

Viticulture: Sustainable, according to strict German environmental regulations

Average Yield: 70 hl/ha

Harvest Method: Selective hand picking; no botrytis

Vinification: Cool fermentation in a combination of stainless steel tanks and Fuder barrels half fermented with natural yeasts, half with cultured yeasts

Alcohol: 8.0%

Residual Sweetness: 51.2 grams/liter

Total Acidity: 9.2 grams/liter