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[RealFood = Reporter Sung-yeon Yuk] \u201cOne of the keys to a great sparkling wine is acidity. We have aromatic Riesling varieties with naturally high acidity.\u201d<\/p>\nTranslation result [RealFood = Reporter Sung-yeon Yuk] \u201cOne of the keys to a great sparkling wine is acidity. We have aromatic Riesling varieties with naturally high acidity.\u201d<\/p>\n
Ernst Loosen, owner of Germany\u2019s Dr. Loosen winery, returned to Korea for the first time in 10 years. He spoke at a media event at Le Monde du Vin in Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam, Seoul, on the 28th. Dr. Loosen is a storied German house with 200 years of Riesling expertise.<\/p>\n
Ayoung FBC, a major beverage company, put the event together to highlight a shift in Korea\u2019s wine scene. Koreans have long leaned toward bold reds, but recently there\u2019s been growing interest in whites\u2014especially those with bright acidity, mineral character, and lower alcohol. Riesling captures that trend perfectly.<\/p>\n
Riesling is a white grape that thrives along Germany\u2019s Rhine, particularly in the Mosel. Along with Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc, it\u2019s considered one of the world\u2019s top three white varieties.<\/p>\n
Loosen explained what makes a great Riesling site: \u201cYou want a south-facing slope to catch sun, and steep inclines to keep a cool climate.\u201d He pointed to the Mosel\u2019s famously steep vineyards\u2014some near 30 degrees. While most vines are grafted, Mosel\u2019s slate soils drain so well that growers can cultivate own-rooted vines that haven’t been grafted for 100 years. Because phylloxera\u2014the vine pest\u2014can\u2019t survive in those conditions, they rely on these ungrafted vines. For that reason, Dr. Loosen often labels its wines by soil and grape variety rather than by vineyard name.<\/p>\n
The winery also keeps winemaking simple during fermentation: no additives, and a commitment to traditional oak barrels. \u201cOak breathes and allows slight oxidation, which gives the wine a more harmonious, layered complexity,\u201d Loosen said.<\/p>\n
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Loosen also walked the audience through Germany\u2019s long love affair with sparkling wine. \u201cGermans really enjoy sparkling,\u201d he said. \u201cAround 4\u20135 p.m., you\u2019ll often see women sipping sparkling wine.\u201d He stressed that a sparkling wine made from 100% Riesling has a distinct, enticing profile.<\/p>\n
6 wines were poured at the tasting. Even though they were all Rieslings, soil differences created noticeably different expressions. The \u201cBlue Slate Riesling Dry\u201d showed sharp acidity and pronounced minerality. The \u201cRed Slate Riesling Dry 2024\u201d had a bolder, more concentrated profile. Loosen noted that both the Blue and Red Slate bottlings can age for many years and maintain a fresh character as they mature.<\/p>\n
The food pairings highlighted white-wine-friendly fare: sweet shrimp, bluefin tuna, cod, and red potatoes. The \u201cRiesling Sparkling Dry\u201d paired beautifully with brioche because of its clean finish. Guests also tasted \u201cGraacher Himmelreich Riesling Dry Alte Reben GG 2022,\u201d \u201cBeilener Sonnenwuer Riesling Dry Im Riechen GGR 2018,\u201d and \u201cErden Pralat Riesling Dry GG Reserve 2017.\u201d<\/p>\n
Riesling\u2019s high acidity makes it a star with spicy dishes, rich or fatty foods, and fermented items. Germany\u2019s iconic sauerkraut is a classic match\u2014its tang and texture are a perfect foil for Riesling\u2019s brisk acidity.<\/p>\n
Loosen is often called \u201cthe King of Riesling,\u201d a nickname earned through decades of work and praise from global wine media. In 2005, Decanter inducted him into its Hall of Fame. The U.S. magazine Wine & Spirits also named him one of the \u201c50 Most Influential Winemakers in the World.\u201d<\/p>\n
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