Rudesheimer Berg Rottland Riesling
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2032
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
roasted pork belly, pan-seared sea bass, spicy Thai green curry
✨ Technical Specifications
The Rüdesheimer Berg Rottland is situated on the steep, sun-drenched slopes of the Rhine Gorge, where the river makes a dramatic turn. The vineyard's name is derived from the word 'roden', which refers to the clearing of forest land for viticulture that began here in the 11th century under the direction of the Mainz archbishops. This historic site features a unique microclimate and complex soils composed of iron-rich slate, quartzite, and gravelly loam. Weingut Leitz coaxes an incredibly powerful and expressive Riesling from this terroir, characterized by its intense flinty minerality, ripe stone fruit aromas, and a vibrant, structuring acidity that reflects the sheer intensity of this 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