Leitz Berg Kaisersteinfels Riesling GG 0.75L

The Berg Kaisersteinfels is one of the great Riesling sites of the Rheingau — and the Leitz winery from Rüdesheim is one of the addresses that has done justice to this site for decades. Josef Leitz took over the winery in the 1980s and consistently focused on dry, site-specific Rieslings. The Große Gewächs from Kaisersteinfels stands for exactly this claim: not a wine that wants to please, but one that depicts its origin.

In the glass, it shows a light yellow with green reflections. On the nose, it opens with mango and star fruit, behind which is a fine herbal spice and a subtle smokiness that points to the mineral subsoil of the site. On the palate, it is powerful without heaviness — precise acid structure that holds everything together, and a long, multi-layered finish with a salty aftertaste.

It is best to drink it at 10–12 °C — cold enough to emphasize the freshness, warm enough for the aromas to unfold. In terms of cuisine, it pairs with grilled sea bass with fennel, scallops, or a mature mountain cheese. It also works surprisingly well with Asian dishes with lemongrass.