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 2018 Berg Schlossberg Riesling "Ehrenfels" Grosses Gewächs

The Ehrenfels are the iconic castle ruins that sit atop the Rüdesheimer Berg's western edge. The 40+ year-old vines produce small berries with high concentration. The Ehrenfels Grosses Gewächs combines power and elegance; it isn’t as tropical as the Hinterhaus, nor as floral as the Katerloch and is right behind Rottland in terms of masculinity.

  • 2018
  • Riesling
  • Grosses Gewächs
  • Germany
  • Rheingau
  • Johnnisberg
  • Sustainable: Fair 'N Green
  • Schlossberg
  • South
  • Red slate
  • 1200L neutral German oak cask
  • 1200L neutral German oak cask
  • 4.3
  • 750 ml, 1.5 L, 3 L

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