Rudesheimer Berg Rottland Riesling Auslese Goldkapsel
⏳ Drinking Window
2024 - 2050
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Blue cheese, fruit-based desserts, foie gras
✨ Technical Specifications
The Rüdesheimer Berg Rottland vineyard sits on the steep, sun-drenched slopes at the western edge of the Rheingau, where the Rhine River makes a dramatic bend. The name 'Rottland' derives from the German word 'roden' (to clear land), referencing the medieval reclamation of these steep forest hillsides for viticulture. This grand cru site is characterized by weathered slate, quartzite, and gravel soils that store warmth during the day and radiate it back to the vines at night. The 'Goldkapsel' (Gold Capsule) designation signifies an Auslese of extraordinary selection, crafted from highly concentrated, botrytized grapes. Weingut Leitz meticulously hand-harvests these precious berries to produce a sweet wine of legendary complexity, balancing luscious, honeyed richness with the vibrant, mineral-driven acidity that defines the Rheingau's finest terroirs.
🍾 About the Producer
With family viticultural heritage in Rüdesheim tracing back to 1744, Weingut Leitz began a dynamic modern era when Johannes Leitz took helm of the family estate in 1985. Through uncompromising dedication to quality, he transformed a modest 2.9-hectare holding into an internationally celebrated powerhouse focused on prime steep-slope parcels across the Rüdesheimer Berg, including iconic grand cru sites such as Berg Schlossberg, Berg Roseneck, and Berg Rottland. The estate's philosophy emphasizes meticulous vineyard stewardship and gentle cellar intervention to capture the slate- and quartzite-rich terroir with absolute purity and energy. Weingut Leitz is globally acclaimed for its multifaceted range of Rieslings, spanning razor-sharp dry single-vineyard bottlings, luxurious noble sweet Trockenbeerenauslese and Eiswein expressions, as well as refined Pinot Noirs and sparkling wines.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Riesling
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
7-8.5%