Rudesheimer Berg Rottland Riesling Auslese
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2042
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roquefort or aged blue cheeses, foie gras terrine with brioche, glazed apricot tart
✨ Technical Specifications
Perched at the western edge of Rüdesheim am Rhein where the river bends sharply, the steep Berg Rottland site is defined by complex soils of stony quartzite, weathered slate, and gravelly loam over Devonian shale. Influenced directly by heat reflected from the Rhine and morning mist conducive to Botrytis cinerea, these south-facing slopes produce noble sweet expressions marked by intense concentration and brisk tension. Fermented predominantly in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks and seasoned Stückfass oak to preserve pure varietal aromatics and vibrant acidity, the wine balances rich residual sugar with an enduring mineral backbone.
🍾 About the Producer
Weingut Leitz traces its familial viticultural ancestry back to 1744, though its modern renaissance commenced in 1985 when Johannes Leitz assumed control of the war-ravaged, 2.9-hectare family estate in Rüdesheim am Rhein. Through meticulous parcel acquisition and restoration of steep, historic slate and quartzite terraces, Leitz transformed the domaine into a premier Rheingau reference point. The estate's premier holdings encompass celebrated VDP.Grosse Lagen crus on the dramatic south-facing slopes of the Rüdesheimer Berg, including Berg Schlossberg, Berg Roseneck, Berg Kaisersteinfels, and Berg Rottland Hinterhaus. Farming is conducted sustainably under FAIR'N GREEN certification, employing green cover crops, pomace composting, and manual slope work. Cellar practices combine spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel and neutral Stückfass casks, yielding dry Rieslings characterized by crystalline minerality, razor-sharp tension, and phenolic depth, alongside innovative benchmarks such as the non-alcoholic Eins Zwei Zero portfolio.
🍇 Grapes
Riesling
🍷 ABV
7.5% - 8.5%