Rudesheimer Berg Rottland Riesling Trocken Alte Re
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2035
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Pan-seared trout, roasted pork belly, spicy Thai curry
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the legendary, sun-drenched slopes of the Rüdesheimer Berg Rottland, this dry Riesling is a masterclass in Rheingau terroir. The vineyard's name, derived from the medieval German word 'roden' (to clear land), references the historic clearing of forest under the Archbishops of Mainz in the 11th century to plant vines. Sourced from 'Alte Reben' (old vines) deeply rooted in complex soils of decomposed slate, quartzite, and gravel, this wine benefits from the steep, south-facing amphitheater that traps heat and reflects sunlight from the Rhine River below. Weingut Leitz vinifies this fruit to express a powerful, bone-dry profile, showcasing intense concentration, vibrant acidity, and a distinct, smoky mineral tension that defines this historic grand cru site.
🍾 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)
12.5% - 13%