Leitz

Rheingau | Rüdesheim

Under the direction of Josi Leitz, Weingut Josef Leitz has earned the reputation of being one of Rheingau’s top growers and moreover, one of the finest producers in Germany. Since taking over his family estate in 1985, he has grown his holdings from 2.6 hectares to over 40, most of which are Grand Cru sites on the slopes of the Rüdesheimer Berg. Once the home of some of the world’s most sought after and expensive wines, the region fell to mediocrity in the years following the Second World War. Josi has made it his life’s work to reclaim the intrinsic quality of his native terroir and introduce the world to the true potential of the Rheingau.

Leitz Eins Zwei Zero Sparkling Blanc de Blancs (non-alcoholic)

The Zero Blanc de Blancs, made into a still and a sparkling wine, is typically a blend of approximately 50/50 chardonnay and pinot blanc. While keeping a very Germanic freshness of citric like acidity, there is just a kiss of richness from partial cask aging. The still wine has quickly become one of the best selling of the Zero non-alcoholic wines, and with its hip crown cap, the sparkling is also very well received. The first patent for alcohol removal under vacuum pressure was given in Germany in 1907 to a small property in the Rheingau, in fact, in Johannes Leitz’s hometown of Rüdesheim. The US was importing de-alcoholized wine from the same property during Prohibition. Since then, advances in technology have allowed for lower temperatures of distillation and the retention of even more of the original character and flavor of the wine. Combined with Johannes’ growing and sourcing of high-quality fruit, the very best non-alcoholic wines are still produced here after over 100 years.

  • N.V.
  • Germany
  • Rüdesheim
  • Johannisberg
  • Sustainable: Fair 'N Green
  • South
  • Loess, loam
  • A mix of Cask and Stainless steel
  • Stainless steel
  • 750 ml

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