Leitz Rudesheimer Berg Roseneck Spatlese

Wine information: The vineyards of the prestigious Josef Leitz wine estate, in the Rheingau, are scattered around the town of Rudesheim which sits on the river Rhine. Johannes Leitz currently runs the estate with wine-maker Eva Fricke. Their vineyards in Rudesheim include Berg Schloßberg, Berg Roseneck, Berg Rotland, Magdalenenkreuz and the Drachenstein vineyard. The domaine is now 18 hectares large, the average age of the vines is 30 years old and the soil type is typical of the region, dominated by slate. The vineyards located at the Rudesheimer bend of the Rhine are warmer than the Mosel valley and most of Leitz's vineyards sit at the prized mid-slope level. Many of the vineyard are so steep an precipitous that any spraying has to be done by helicoptor. Additonally there are dense forests that protect the vineyards from the cold winters.

Tasting Notes: There are aromas of passion fruit, lychee and redcurrant. The quartzite soil has a large influence which is evident in the strong mineral structure of the wine. The minerality gives an elegance and depth that is contrasted with a strong ripe fruit contents, acidity and low residual sugar.

Reviews: Jancis Robinson calls Johannes Leitz "one of the absolute superstars, not just of the Rheingau, but of German wine" A fine, fine confectionery and greengage fruit quality, with a very tight, racy style, and lots of poise and finesse. Delightful acidity here, with lovely elegance, a peach-down softness and sweetness, and just beautiful poise and length. There is a persistent minerality, but elegantly behind the sweet, composed fruit.

 
     

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