Rudesheimer Berg Rottland Riesling Spatlese
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Typically best enjoyed 5 to 25 years from the vintage, though its exceptional acidity and sugar balance allow it to cellar beautifully for decades.
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Spicy Thai curry, glazed roast pork, blue cheese
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The Rüdesheimer Berg Rottland vineyard is steeped in history, with its name deriving from the old German word 'roden' or 'reuten', referring to the clearing of forest land for viticulture dating back to the 11th century. Situated on the steep, sun-drenched slopes of the Rheingau overlooking the Rhine River, this vineyard benefit from a unique microclimate where the water acts as a mirror, reflecting sunlight and heat back onto the vines. The soils here are a complex mix of slate, quartzite, and gravel, which absorb heat during the day and radiate it back at night. Weingut Leitz crafts this Spätlese to capture the perfect harmony of natural residual sweetness and electric, vibrant acidity. The wine is celebrated for its rich texture, showcasing luscious stone fruit and exotic citrus notes, all underpinned by a profound, smoky, and flinty minerality characteristic of this legendary terroir.
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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.