Weingut Leitz (Josef Leitz) - Riesling Rudesheimer Magdalenenkreuz Spätlese 2023 (750ml)
Price: $29.99
| Producer | Weingut Leitz (Josef Leitz) |
| Country | Germany |
| Region | Rheingau |
| Varietal | Riesling |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Sku | 201285 |
| Size | 750ml |
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Weingut Leitz (Josef Leitz) Description
Further east and upstream of the Klosterlay is the Magdalenenkreuz. The name translates to “the cross of Mary Magdalene,” named after a red sandstone cross that can be found amongst the vines. Here the soils are comprised of sandy loam—fatter and ideal for ripe expression; the riesling grown here is always textured, opulent and forward. Though the wine is of Spätlese quality it perceivably drinks more like a Kabinett.
The vineyard "Rüdesheimer Magdalenenkreuz" is located to the east of our town where you will find the gentle hills with profound loess and loam soils, good content of chalk that secure even in hot years a sufficient water supply. The vines are bearing enduring and fruitful wines.
Tasting Note: The Magdalenenkreuz Spätlese has a savoury nose with fruity hints of ripe apples and pear; as well as an exotic trace of grapefruit, orange and quince.The perception of taste creates in conjunction with the exceptional play of fruit and acidity a very unique exaltation and withal an intense finish. Beside these expressive scents of fruit, subtle mineral hints are joining this sappy Riesling-variation.
Wine Pairing: We enjoy this wine with Curry, peach slices, with a condimental Biryani-chicken, or on its own with dark chocolate.
