Rudesheimer Berg Schlossberg Ehrenfels Riesling Trocken
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Typically best enjoyed 5–20 years from vintage release, showing remarkable development and complexity with age.
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Pan-seared scallops, roasted pork belly, roasted goose
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Hailing from the legendary, dizzyingly steep slopes of the Rüdesheimer Berg Schlossberg, this dry Riesling pays homage to the majestic ruins of Burg Ehrenfels, a 13th-century defensive castle that stands sentinel over the Rhine. The vineyard's terroir is defined by its extreme 60% gradient, south-facing exposure, and soils rich in Taunus quartzite and red slate. This unique geology absorbs the daytime sun and radiates warmth back to the vines at night, while the Rhine River acts as a giant mirror reflecting sunlight. Weingut Leitz meticulously crafts this wine to capture the intense minerality, crystalline acidity, and deep herbal complexity characteristic of this grand cru site. Fermented in traditional large oak casks (Stückfass) and stainless steel, it represents the pinnacle of dry Rheingau Riesling, marrying historical legacy with modern precision.
🍾 wine.about_producer
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.