Rudesheimer Berg Roseneck Riesling TBA
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Typically best enjoyed 15 to 50+ years from the vintage release, with the potential to cellar for a century under ideal conditions.
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Blue cheese, fruit-based tarts, foie gras
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The Rüdesheimer Berg Roseneck, or 'mountain of roses,' takes its poetic name from the wild dog roses that historically clung to the rocky crevices of this steep Rheingau slope. Situated on the dramatic, slate-and-quartzite-rich cliffs of the Rhine Gorge, this vineyard receives intense solar radiation, amplified by the river's reflection. Weingut Leitz harnesses this extreme terroir to produce their rare Trockenbeerenauslese (TBA). Crafted only in exceptional years when noble rot (Botrytis cinerea) develops perfectly, the grapes are painstakingly selected and harvested berry-by-berry. The resulting nectar is a masterclass in concentration, where the luscious, honeyed sweetness of shriveled grapes is brilliantly counterbalanced by the electric, mineral-driven acidity characteristic of the Berg Roseneck's ancient soils.
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Weingut Leitz, located in the historic town of Rüdesheim am Rhein in Germany's Rheingau region, traces its winemaking heritage back to 1744. Under the visionary leadership of Johannes Leitz, who took over the family estate in 1985, the winery has earned international acclaim for its exceptional, terroir-driven Rieslings. The estate meticulously manages some of the Rheingau's most prestigious steep-slope grand cru vineyards, including Rüdesheimer Berg Schlossberg, Berg Rottland, and Berg Roseneck. Renowned for their remarkable purity, vibrant acidity, and deep minerality, Leitz's wines range from bone-dry expressions to luscious, noble sweet Beerenauslese and Trockenbeerenauslese, alongside a pioneering range of premium non-alcoholic wines.