In the glass
Aroma: green apple, lime, white blossom
Palate: citrus, mineral, spice
Leitz's dry Riesling from the Magdalenenkreuz slope on the western edge of Ruedesheim: bright lime, green apple and friendly Riesling drink.
What it pairs with
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Asparagus with new potatoes
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High-acid Riesling cuts the herbal bitterness of white asparagus. -
Veal schnitzel with potato salad
Crisp dry Riesling slices the breaded veal richness and lifts the parsley salad. -
Munich obatzda with rye
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Lime acidity and mineral salt match the paprika-spiced cheese spread.
How to serve Ruedesheimer Magdalenenkreuz Riesling
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass — the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Asparagus with new potatoes, Veal schnitzel with potato salad, Munich obatzda with rye. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Leitz's Magdalenenkreuz village-level dry Riesling sits between the entry-level Eins-Zwei-Dry and the Berg single-vineyard GG range.
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Leitz
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- VDP.Erste Lage Rheingau
- ABV
- 12.0%
- Price
- EUR 18 to 26 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2 to 10 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1980
Frequently asked about Ruedesheimer Magdalenenkreuz Riesling
What does Ruedesheimer Magdalenenkreuz Riesling taste like?
On the nose, green apple, lime, white blossom. On the palate, citrus, mineral, spice. Structurally medium-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. Leitz's dry Riesling from the Magdalenenkreuz slope on the western edge of Ruedesheim: bright lime, green apple and friendly Riesling drink.
When should I drink Ruedesheimer Magdalenenkreuz Riesling?
Drink 2 to 10 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Ruedesheimer Magdalenenkreuz Riesling?
Asparagus with new potatoes is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Veal schnitzel with potato salad and Munich obatzda with rye. High-acid Riesling cuts the herbal bitterness of white asparagus.
Is Ruedesheimer Magdalenenkreuz Riesling 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 Magdalenenkreuz Riesling?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as VDP.Erste Lage Rheingau.