White Wine

At the Loewen winery they grow vines that reach an almost biblical age. The roots go deep into the soil, so even in dry summers the small but golden yellow grapes reach a good level of ripeness. For Riesling "Alte Reben" the grapes are harvested from vines at least 50 years old. The yield of these vineyards is small, but the ripening of the grapes is excellent. The spontaneous fermentation that follows the harvest takes place over a period of 100 days and only a few days before bottling the yeast is removed.

The result is a wine that shows the full spectrum of Riesling aromas along with a wonderful richness and the elegance of a prima ballerina. Full and complex nose of stone fruit, quince, orange and lemon with some floral notes. Herbal and spicy. Juicy, expressive and well-structured with a long mineral aftertaste.

Low yield and healthy grapes are the basis for an intense, fruity wine. From hundreds of years old vineyards they selected seeds from those vines and planted a new vine. Thus the grapes used for Varidor have the characteristics of the early 20th century and thus the full range of Riesling aromas can be discovered. After smooth pressure, the juice is fermented without the addition of yeast and remains on the lees until bottling.

According to the Swiss newspaper Schweizer Blick, it is the best white wine from German-speaking countries. Pure, refined, juicy, fresh, well-structured, balanced and elegant Riesling. Aromas of passion fruit, apricot, lime, wild strawberry, jasmine and slate. One of Loewen's great wines with an amazing quality-price ratio. Enjoy the wine with fish, salads, vegetables and pasta with white sauces.