COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Riesling
PRODUCER
Weingut Leitz
REGION
Rheingau
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Leitz Berg Schlossberg Ehrenfels is a VDP.Grosse Lage Riesling from the Rheingau, Germany. Produced by Weingut Leitz, a historic estate led by Johannes Leitz, the wine originates from the steep Schlossberg vineyard. This site, characterized by red slate and oxidized quartz soils, contributes to the wine's minerality and structure. The 2022 vintage was warm and dry, yielding balanced wines. The vineyard's steep gradient and the wine's aging process contribute to its concentrated character.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€54
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Schlossberg vineyard boasts a 58-degree slope.
Fact 02
Grapes are organically grown and Fair'n Green certified.
Fact 03
This wine is a VDP.Grosse Lage (Grosses Gewächs), Germany's highest dry wine classification.
Fact 04
Aged on its lees for 18 months in oak barrels (Eichfass).
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Leitz Berg Schlossberg Ehrenfels begins with organically grown grapes. Fermentation is carried out using natural yeasts, contributing to the wine's complexity. Following fermentation, the wine is aged on its lees for 18 months. It is then matured in oak barrels (Eichfass). This combination of techniques aims to develop the wine's structure, depth, and aromatic profile, reflecting the vineyard's characteristics.
