COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Riesling
PRODUCER
Weingut Josef Leitz
REGION
Rheingau
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Weingut Josef Leitz, located in Germany's historic Rheingau region, is celebrated globally for crafting exceptional, terroir-driven Rieslings. The Rüdesheimer Berg Schlossberg is the estate's premier Grand Cru (VDP.Grosse Lage) vineyard, renowned for its dramatic, steep slopes overlooking the Rhine River. This vineyard's unique microclimate and slate-rich soils yield wines of extraordinary minerality, structure, and longevity. Under the visionary leadership of Johannes Leitz, the estate has championed the preservation of these historic, steep-slope vineyards, ensuring that each bottle reflects the pure, uncompromising character of its origin.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€55
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The Berg Schlossberg vineyard is one of the steepest in the Rheingau, featuring gradients of up to 70 percent.
Fact 02
The vineyard is named after the ruins of Ehrenfels Castle, a historic 13th-century fortification overlooking the Rhine.
Fact 03
The red slate soils of this site act as a natural heat reservoir, absorbing warmth during the day and radiating it back to the vines at night.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes for the Berg Schlossberg GG are harvested entirely by hand from old vines clinging to the steep, slate-dominated slopes of Rüdelsheim. Following a gentle pressing, the juice undergoes a slow, temperature-controlled fermentation using native yeasts to preserve the delicate primary fruit and intense mineral character. The wine is then aged on its fine lees in a combination of stainless steel tanks and traditional large oak casks (Stückfass) for several months. This extended lees contact imparts texture, complexity, and structural integration without overshadowing the wine's natural acidity.
