Winningen UHLEN "Roth Lay" Riesling dry GG

The Uhlen Roth Lay is one of the great steep slope references of the Mosel — and Heymann-Löwenstein is the winery that interprets this site more consistently than almost any other.

Reinhard Löwenstein has been cultivating the steep slate terraces around Winningen on the Lower Moselle since the 1980s. The Uhlen vineyard is not a single, unified site, but rather an ensemble of geologically distinct zones: The Roth Lay represents red, Devonian clay slate—a soil that imparts a different minerality to the Riesling than the blue or brown slate of the neighboring zones. Spontaneous fermentation, aging in large wooden barrels, and extended lees contact—vinification here follows classic principles without compromise.

The glass initially reveals citrus zest and ripe yellow pear, followed by quince paste, a hint of white pepper, and a pronounced smoky note. The acidity is dense and sinewy, not aggressive—it runs like a thread through the long, saline finish. The wine often seems closed when young but opens up with age in the cellar.

Drinking window: from 2026, potential until 2035+
Temperature: 12–14 °C
Food: Crayfish with butter, sole on the bone, mature Comté or goat cheese with herbs