Weingut Dr. Loosen — Winery in Bernkastel-Kues

Dr. Loosen is number 16 in the 2025 World's 50 Best Vineyards list. The estate has been in the family for more than 200 years. Owner Ernst Loosen took over in 1988 with a mission to radically improve the quality and international reputation of Mosel Riesling. He succeeded: he's regarded worldwide as one of the most influential ambassadors for the grape. The estate owns some of Germany's most respected vineyards, including historic Grand Cru sites such as Erdener Prälat, Ürziger Würzgarten and Wehlener Sonnenuhr, partly with ungrafted vines up to 130 years old. The vinothek is open from April to October, Monday to Saturday from 10.00 to 16.00. Booking is required: the estate isn't open to drop-in visitors. Right next to the winery and close to the Mosel bank, Dr. Loosen has a guest house with seven rooms, each named after one of the estate's Grosse Lagen. From the rooms and terrace you look out over the vineyards and the river.