Wines

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.

In the Mosel dialect, the word Quant describes something that is simply good: for example a delicious dinner in a nice atmosphere or fun with friends. This spirit represents Riesling Quant. The grapes ripen until October, so they can fully develop before they are harvested. During this late harvest the weather is already cold. The must reaches the cellar at low temperatures. Spontaneous fermentation takes weeks at these temperatures. These wines retain a small and natural amount of sugar. In addition they have a wonderful harmony together with a dry taste impression.

The elegance of the wine is exciting and makes the enjoyment simply Quant. This wine perfectly reflects Loewen's winemaking philosophy. Elegant and ripe aromas of pear, lemon and fresh herbs make this a charming, rich and balanced semi-dry Riesling. All this is confirmed by comments from great critics such as Robert Parker, Jancis Robinson, James Suckling and Stuart Pigott.

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.

Vive invites you to rediscover wine, challenging you to experiment and enjoy the pleasure of traveling with your senses. It comes from the fruit of vines located at an altitude of more than 1,000 meters above sea level. After manual harvest and fermentation in stainless steel tanks, a part of it matures in oak barrels for six months.

This creates a fresh and everyday wine with a very good quality-price ratio. It has strong aromas of red fruits, mainly plums, with hints of vanilla and a subtle note of coffee. On the palate it is fresh, impetuous and lively. We suggest pairing this Malbec with grilled meats, barbecue or with cheeses and charcuterie.

The vinification of Maximin Klosterlay is done following the traditional methods of the Mosel. After a long harvest and a spontaneous fermentation in old fuder barrels (1000 liter Mosel oak barrels) the wine remains on the yeast until bottling. The result is a Riesling that embodies elegance and richness in perfect harmony.

Rich aromas of fruit, ripe lemon, peach, stony, floral, with hints of herbs, citrus zest and spices. Rich in the mouth, minerally, charmingly creamy, round and juicy and Riesling with a few grams of residual sugar. This is an excellent Riesling for people who do not like the classic, strong acidity of the grape.

"Leiwener Laurentiuslay". This vineyard is one of the best Mosel has to offer. Owned by the Loewen winery since 1982, when they bought 6000 vines from one of the best vineyards of the Reichsgraf von Kesselstadt winery. Today the vineyard at Laurentiuslay is one hectare in size. Here they grow their best wines. They are very proud that this perception is shared by Hugh Johnson and Stuart Pigott who classified Laurentiuslay as a Grand Cru Site.