Rudesheimer Berg Rottland Riesling GG
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Typically best enjoyed 5–15 years from vintage release, with the potential to age beautifully for 20+ years.
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Roasted pork belly, pan-seared sea bass, creamy poultry dishes
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The Rüdesheimer Berg Rottland is situated on the steep, south-facing slopes at the edge of the Rhine Gorge, where the river bends and creates a unique microclimate. The name 'Rottland' dates back to the 11th century, originating from the German word 'roden' or 'reuten,' which refers to the clearing of wild forest land to plant vines. This VDP.Grosse Lage (Grand Cru) site is characterized by its intense sun exposure and complex soils of decomposed slate, quartzite, and gravel. Weingut Leitz crafts this Grosses Gewächs (GG) as a dry, powerful, and deeply structured Riesling. Fermented with native yeasts and aged on its fine lees, it beautifully balances the natural opulence and ripe peach notes of the warm site with a piercing, stony minerality and vibrant acidity that defines the Rheingau's finest terroirs.
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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.