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2020 Weingut Josef Leitz Rüdesheimer Rosengarten Riesling Großes Gewächs
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Leitz Winery's Renowned Craftsmanship: Leitz, a highly respected winery in Germany's Rheingau region, is celebrated for its mastery in producing Riesling. Known for their Grosses Gewächs (GG) wines, which denote a dry wine from a classified vineyard, Leitz's approach combines meticulous vineyard management with a dedication to expressing the unique characteristics of each site. The Rosengarten GG 2020 is a prime example of this commitment, showcasing the sophistication and terroir-driven quality Leitz is known for.
The 2020 Vintage and Terroir Influence: The Leitz Rosengarten GG 2020 comes from the esteemed Rosengarten vineyard, noted for its distinctive terroir. The 2020 vintage in the Rheingau region was marked by a growing season that allowed for optimal ripeness and aromatic development in the Riesling grapes. Wines from this vintage are expected to display a harmonious balance of fruit intensity, minerality, and acidity, characteristic of top-tier Rheingau Rieslings.
Tasting Experience:
Appearance: Exhibits a bright, golden hue, suggesting a richness and depth typical of a Grosses Gewächs Riesling.
Aroma: The nose is greeted with an alluring bouquet of ripe stone fruits, like peaches and apricots, intertwined with subtle floral notes and a distinctive minerality, reflecting the Rosengarten vineyard's soil composition.
Taste: On the palate, the wine is expressive and multifaceted. It presents flavors of juicy peach and apricot, complemented by hints of citrus and a crisp minerality. The acidity is well-balanced, adding vibrancy to the wine’s rich, full-bodied profile.
Finish: The finish is long and persistent, with a continued interplay of fruit flavors and mineral undertones.
2020 ROSENGARTEN GG
Rüdesheim Riesling dry -MONOPOLE-
Soil: Close to the old Castle of Rüdesheim, the fortress of the Broemser knights, built around 1044 A.D., the archaic ROSENGARTEN vineyard is located - the source of our 5th grand cru. It is renowned for being amongst the first historical evidence for the settlement of people and is known over centuries for its outstanding quality of fruit. The historic value of the vineyard is significant for the development of viticulture in our region and today we´re working solely in this secluded site which is composed of 3 parts; the “Kreuzgarten” (garden of the cross) north of the fortress, the “Bienengarten” (garden of the bees) and the main site the “Rosengarten” (garden of roses), which contains the oldest vines. The soils are mainly assembled of sandy loess loam and a slight content of quartz; they have a very good water distribution.
Vinification:
The grapes were harvested at the end of September 2020 and gently pressed after a short mash standing time.
The clear and intensely exotic must was extraordinarily high in quality due to the use of just free-run juice and the first pressure range. We always fractionate the must of our single vineyards.
The musts were spontaneously fermented mostly in old oak barrels for almost 19 months.
We´ve added grapes to start the wild fermentation.
How does it smell, how does it taste
The ROSENGARTEN GG from the 2020 vintage presents itself on the
nose with a (still) slightly yeasty, tart-spicy aroma with yellow-fruity,
dried-herbal, and clearly mineral aromas. As in previous vintages, pure juicy Riesling fruit with fine acidity delights us in the glass. The intense minerality and a hint of sweetness in the background accompany the sip with good depth and a very good, firm finish. Very good drinking maturity already at this stage; we are very much looking forward to the next years with this wine.
Yield: 40 hl / ha
Site: ROSENGARTEN
Varietal: 100% Riesling
Residual sugar (g/l): 4.8
Total acidity (g/l): 5.8
Alcohol (vol.%): 12.5
The 2020 Vintage and Terroir Influence: The Leitz Rosengarten GG 2020 comes from the esteemed Rosengarten vineyard, noted for its distinctive terroir. The 2020 vintage in the Rheingau region was marked by a growing season that allowed for optimal ripeness and aromatic development in the Riesling grapes. Wines from this vintage are expected to display a harmonious balance of fruit intensity, minerality, and acidity, characteristic of top-tier Rheingau Rieslings.
Tasting Experience:
Appearance: Exhibits a bright, golden hue, suggesting a richness and depth typical of a Grosses Gewächs Riesling.
Aroma: The nose is greeted with an alluring bouquet of ripe stone fruits, like peaches and apricots, intertwined with subtle floral notes and a distinctive minerality, reflecting the Rosengarten vineyard's soil composition.
Taste: On the palate, the wine is expressive and multifaceted. It presents flavors of juicy peach and apricot, complemented by hints of citrus and a crisp minerality. The acidity is well-balanced, adding vibrancy to the wine’s rich, full-bodied profile.
Finish: The finish is long and persistent, with a continued interplay of fruit flavors and mineral undertones.
2020 ROSENGARTEN GG
Rüdesheim Riesling dry -MONOPOLE-
Soil: Close to the old Castle of Rüdesheim, the fortress of the Broemser knights, built around 1044 A.D., the archaic ROSENGARTEN vineyard is located - the source of our 5th grand cru. It is renowned for being amongst the first historical evidence for the settlement of people and is known over centuries for its outstanding quality of fruit. The historic value of the vineyard is significant for the development of viticulture in our region and today we´re working solely in this secluded site which is composed of 3 parts; the “Kreuzgarten” (garden of the cross) north of the fortress, the “Bienengarten” (garden of the bees) and the main site the “Rosengarten” (garden of roses), which contains the oldest vines. The soils are mainly assembled of sandy loess loam and a slight content of quartz; they have a very good water distribution.
Vinification:
The grapes were harvested at the end of September 2020 and gently pressed after a short mash standing time.
The clear and intensely exotic must was extraordinarily high in quality due to the use of just free-run juice and the first pressure range. We always fractionate the must of our single vineyards.
The musts were spontaneously fermented mostly in old oak barrels for almost 19 months.
We´ve added grapes to start the wild fermentation.
How does it smell, how does it taste
The ROSENGARTEN GG from the 2020 vintage presents itself on the
nose with a (still) slightly yeasty, tart-spicy aroma with yellow-fruity,
dried-herbal, and clearly mineral aromas. As in previous vintages, pure juicy Riesling fruit with fine acidity delights us in the glass. The intense minerality and a hint of sweetness in the background accompany the sip with good depth and a very good, firm finish. Very good drinking maturity already at this stage; we are very much looking forward to the next years with this wine.
Yield: 40 hl / ha
Site: ROSENGARTEN
Varietal: 100% Riesling
Residual sugar (g/l): 4.8
Total acidity (g/l): 5.8
Alcohol (vol.%): 12.5