COLOUR
Rosé
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Pinot Noir
PRODUCER
Weingut Leitz
REGION
Rheingau
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Leitz Assmanshausen Pinot Noir Rosé 2023 is a German rosé wine produced by Weingut Leitz in the Rheingau region. It is made exclusively from Pinot Noir grapes sourced from various vineyard parcels in Oestrich-Winkel, Geisenheim, Erbach, and Hattenheim. The estate has a long history, with Johannes Leitz leading the winery since 1985. The vineyard practices are guided by a commitment to sustainability through the 'Fair 'n Green' initiative. The wine's origin in the Rheingau, a distinguished German wine-growing area, contributes to its regional identity.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
€17
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Grown on loess and loam soils in the Rheingau.
Fact 02
Part of the 'Fair 'n Green' sustainable farming initiative.
Fact 03
Weingut Leitz has a history stretching back to 1744.
Fact 04
Known for producing high-quality non-alcoholic wines as well.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Leitz Assmanshausen Pinot Noir Rosé 2023 is produced using a direct pressing method for the destemmed Pinot Noir grapes, followed by a three-hour maceration. The resulting juice is fermented in stainless steel tanks at cool temperatures to preserve freshness. Following fermentation, the wine is aged in stainless steel. The winery adheres to sustainable viticulture practices, including those outlined by 'Fair 'n Green'.
