The Boar Riesling
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Typically best enjoyed within 1–5 years of vintage release to fully appreciate its fresh, vibrant fruit and crisp acidity.
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Spicy Thai curry, roasted pork belly, grilled freshwater fish
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Weingut Leitz's 'The Boar' Riesling is a vibrant tribute to the wild boars that inhabit the dense forests bordering the steep, picturesque vineyards of the Rheingau. These local creatures are legendary among winemakers, known for occasionally wandering into the vineyards to feast on the sweet, ripe grapes just before harvest. Johannes Leitz crafted this wine to capture the lively, energetic spirit of the region. Sourced from classic Rheingau vineyards characterized by loess, loam, and weathered slate soils, the wine is fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. This vinification method preserves the grape's natural, high-toned acidity, pristine minerality, and bright, expressive fruit profile, resulting in a quintessential dry German Riesling that is both approachable and full of character.
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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.