Rudesheimer Riesling Kabinett
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Typically best enjoyed from release up to 10 years from the vintage.
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Spicy Thai curry, glazed pork belly, blue cheese
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Crafted from the steep, sun-drenched slopes of Rüdesheim in the Rheingau, where the Rhine River bends and reflects vital sunlight back onto the vines, this Kabinett is a masterclass in tension and balance. The soils here, rich in quartzite and weathered slate, impart a distinct, stony minerality to the grapes. Weingut Leitz utilizes cool fermentation in stainless steel tanks to preserve the pristine, high-toned fruit character and natural acidity of the Riesling grape. Historically, the term 'Kabinett' originated in the Rheingau at nearby Kloster Eberbach, where monks reserved their finest wines in a special cabinet ('Cabinet'). Leitz honors this centuries-old tradition by producing a wine that perfectly balances delicate residual sweetness with a vibrant, electric spine of acidity.
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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.