Notes from Loosen Bros.:

"The Brauneberg hillside is terrifyingly steep and has been revered as a top vineyard site since the second century. This Riesling blends the distinctive characteristics of the two Fritz Haag Grosse Lage vineyards — the Juffer and Juffer-Sonnenuhr vineyards. It is lively and focused, with pure, clear fruit aromas and vivid citrus intensity on the palate.

About the Producer:

The historic Fritz Haag wine estate is located in the heart of the central Mosel River Valley. The earliest documentation of the estate dates back to 1605. At that time, the village in which it is situated was known as “Dusemond.” In 1925, this village was renamed “Brauneberg” (“brown mountain,” a reference to the color of the slate soil in this area of the Mosel) in an endeavor to further promote the reputation of its world-renowned vineyards “Brauneberger Juffer” and “Brauneberger Juffer Sonnenuhr.”

The Fritz Haag estate produces wines that cover the full Riesling style spectrum, from dry to lusciously sweet. A mineral “slate” character and a pronounced acidity give the wines their elegant sophistication and their great aging potential. The estate’s graceful, well-refined Rieslings are among the finest wines the Mosel region has to offer.