Rudesheimer Magdalenenkreuz Riesling Kabinett
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Typically best enjoyed 2–10 years from vintage release, though well-stored bottles can evolve gracefully for up to 15 years.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
spicy Thai curry, roasted pork belly, blue cheese
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Named after a historic red sandstone cross dedicated to Mary Magdalene that stands among the vines, the Rüdesheimer Magdalenenkreuz—affectionately known to many as 'Maggie'—is one of the Rheingau's most cherished sites. The vineyard's terroir is characterized by deep, fertile soils of loess, loam, and weathered quartzite. These soils warm up quickly and retain moisture beautifully, allowing the Riesling grapes to achieve optimal ripeness while preserving their vibrant, electric acidity. Weingut Leitz crafts this Kabinett to highlight the delicate, off-dry play between luscious stone fruit flavors, like white peach and nectarine, and a stony, saline minerality. It represents a classic, lighter-styled German Riesling that balances natural residual sweetness with a crisp, refreshing finish.
🍾 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.