Dr. Loosen

Dr. Loosen is one of Germany’s flagship Riesling producers, based on the steep slate slopes of the Middle Mosel around Bernkastel-Kues. The estate has been in the same family for more than 200 years, but its modern rise dates to 1988, when Ernst F. “Erni” Loosen took over and reshaped it into a global reference for Mosel Riesling. Working with very old, mostly ungrafted vines—many averaging 60 years of age—in historic grand cru vineyards, he focused on low yields, sustainable viticulture and gentle cellar work to h…