Structure

Bodyfull
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong

Drinking window

Best 5 to 22 years from vintage.
vintage5 yrs22 yrs24 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Full-bodiedHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: lime, smoke, wet stone

Palate: mineral, citrus zest, white spice

Leitz's dry Grosses Gewachs from the Berg Kaisersteinfels quartzite slope at the top of the Ruedesheimer Berg: taut, racy, slate-driven Riesling with citrus brilliance.

What it pairs with

  • Pan-fried zander with lemon
    Citrus drive and slate minerality slice through brown butter on the freshwater fish.
  • Sushi assortment
    Racy Riesling refreshes against rice vinegar and raw fish.
  • Roast pork with caraway
    Smoky slate and citrus match the herb-rubbed pork.

How to serve Ruedesheimer Berg Kaisersteinfels Riesling GG

Allow 35 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 30 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 10-12°C. Cellar temperature (10-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a medium-sized white-wine glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Pan-fried zander with lemon, Sushi assortment, Roast pork with caraway. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Leitz's Berg Kaisersteinfels GG comes from the very top of the Ruedesheimer Berg, on quartzite and slate; bottled as Erstes Gewaechs from 2002 onwards.

Facts

Producer
Weingut Leitz · visiting guide
Grapes
Riesling
Classification
VDP.Grosse Lage Rheingau
ABV
12.5%
Price
EUR 45 to 70 at retail
Drinking window
5 to 22 from vintage
First vintage
2002

Frequently asked about Ruedesheimer Berg Kaisersteinfels Riesling GG

What does Ruedesheimer Berg Kaisersteinfels Riesling GG taste like?

On the nose, lime, smoke, wet stone. On the palate, mineral, citrus zest, white spice. Structurally full-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. Leitz's dry Grosses Gewachs from the Berg Kaisersteinfels quartzite slope at the top of the Ruedesheimer Berg: taut, racy, slate-driven Riesling with citrus brilliance.

When should I drink Ruedesheimer Berg Kaisersteinfels Riesling GG?

Drink 5 to 22 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Ruedesheimer Berg Kaisersteinfels Riesling GG?

Pan-fried zander with lemon is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Sushi assortment and Roast pork with caraway. Citrus drive and slate minerality slice through brown butter on the freshwater fish.

Is Ruedesheimer Berg Kaisersteinfels Riesling GG vegan?

No: the producer uses traditional animal-derived fining agents (typically egg whites or isinglass) during clarification, so the wine is not vegan.

What grapes are in Ruedesheimer Berg Kaisersteinfels Riesling GG?

The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as VDP.Grosse Lage Rheingau.

Tags

cellar worthy dry full body high acid mood contemplative occasion cellar occasion special old world pairs with pork pairs with sushi pairs with white fish price premium riesling single vineyard still white

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