Rüdesheimer Berg Rottland Riesling GG - Weingut Josef Leitz

Rüdesheimer Berg Rottland Riesling GG - Weingut Josef LeitzIn the glass, the Rüdesheimer Berg Rottland Riesling GG from the estate of Weingut Josef Leitz displays a bright pale yellow color. When swirled in the wine glass to introduce some air, this white wine reveals an unprecedented balance, as it shows neither watery nor syrupy or liqueur-like characteristics on the glass walls. The initial aroma of the Rüdesheimer Berg Rottland Riesling GG presents nuances of mangoes and Mirabelle plums. The fruity components of the bouquet are complemented by notes from the barrel aging, such as even more fruity-balsamic nuances. The Weingut Josef Leitz Rüdesheimer Berg Rottland Riesling GG is wonderfully dry for the wine drinker. This white wine never appears rough or austere, as one might expect from an icon wine segment. On the palate, the texture of this well-balanced white wine is wonderfully crisp. Its prominent fruit acidity makes the Rüdesheimer Berg Rottland Riesling GG taste delightfully fresh and lively. The finish of this highly age-worthy white wine from the Rheingau region, specifically from Rüdesheim, impresses with a notable aftertaste. The finish is also accompanied by mineral facets from the soils dominated by limestone and loess. Vinification of Weingut Josef Leitz Rüdesheimer Berg Rottland Riesling GG The balanced Rüdesheimer Berg Rottland Riesling GG from Germany is a monovarietal wine made from the Riesling grape variety. In the Rheingau, the vines that produce the grapes for this wine grow on soils of limestone and loess. The Rüdesheimer Berg Rottland Riesling GG is a true Old World wine in the best sense of the word, as this German wine exudes an extraordinary European charm that clearly emphasizes the success of wines from the Old World. A significant influence on the ripening of the harvest is also the fact that Riesling grapes thrive under a relatively cool climate. This is reflected in particularly long and evenly ripened grapes and a somewhat moderate alcohol content in the wine. After harvest, the grapes are quickly taken to the press house, where they are carefully sorted and gently crushed. Fermentation then takes place in large oak barrels at controlled temperatures. After fermentation, the elegant Rüdesheimer Berg Rottland Riesling GG is matured for several months in oak barrels made from oak wood. Food pairing recommendation for Rüdesheimer Berg Rottland Riesling GG from Weingut Josef Leitz This German wine is best enjoyed well chilled at 8 - 10°C. It pairs perfectly with spaghetti with yogurt-mint pesto, omelet with salmon and fennel, or spinach gratin with almonds. Awards for Rüdesheimer Berg Rottland Riesling GG from Weingut Josef Leitz This wine from Rüdesheim delights not only us but also renowned wine critics, who awarded it with 90 points or more. Among the reviews for the 2020 vintage, you find: James Suckling - 96 points