NA Rieslings – crisp and dry
Johannes Leitz is a German fine wine producer who is committed to sustainable harvests, working his land by hand whenever possible. A substantial portion of his 140 hectares estate…
Leitz Eins, Rüdesheim (Germany)
Johannes Leitz is a German fine wine producer who is committed to sustainable harvests, working his land by hand whenever possible. A substantial portion of his 140 hectares estate is nestled on the Rüdesheimer Berg’s south-facing slopes and is dedicated to producing delicate Rieslings that rival the most popular alcoholic brands. With a light, bubbly base and award-winning finish, Leitz’s best sellers include a Sparkling Riesling. with flavors of tart green apples and white peaches and marks the dryness of most outstanding wines of this region. To prove his dedication of sustainability, he collaborates with the Ministry of Environment in restoring the traditional terraces of Berg Rottland and Berg Kaisersteinfels vineyards.
His Zero labels, like Leitz – Eins Zwei Zero Riesling, which is still white wine with orange citrus, rhubarb, and tarragon. It is clean and crisp with a dry finish and is a wonderful compliment to a variety of seafoods, duck L’ Orange, and Thai Curry dishes with Mango salsa. The light citrus flavor also pairs well with pork, buttery dishes and white gravies or sauces.