Josef Leitz
ヨーゼフ・ライツ
A VDP Rheingau leader since 1996, crafting precise Rüdesheimer Berg Riesling under a hands-off cellar philosophy — and a pioneer of premium non-alcoholic wine.
About Josef Leitz
Weingut Josef Leitz is a leading Rheingau estate based in Rüdesheim am Rhein, where the Leitz family has grown wine since 1744. Johannes Leitz took over the then 2.9-hectare estate in 1985 and built it into one of the largest holdings within the VDP Rheingau, a member of Germany's VDP association since 1996. The roughly 130-hectare vineyard portfolio is planted overwhelmingly to Riesling on the steep slate and quartzite slopes of the Rüdesheimer Berg, including the VDP.Grosse Lage sites Berg Schlossberg, Berg Rottland, Berg Roseneck and Berg Kaisersteinfels. Johannes Leitz, named Winemaker of the Year by Gault Millau in 2011, favors a hands-off cellar philosophy that lets the vineyard's character speak, producing wines from bone-dry to noble sweet with pronounced minerality and aging potential. The estate is also a pioneer of premium non-alcoholic wine, having launched its Eins Zwei Zero range in 2007.
Who Is This For?
For those seeking authentic, terroir-driven Rheingau Riesling from steep slate slopes, and for anyone exploring high-quality non-alcoholic wine as a serious alternative.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Josef Leitz located and how long has the family made wine there?
- The estate is based in Rüdesheim am Rhein in the Rheingau, where the Leitz family has grown wine since 1744. Johannes Leitz took over the 2.9-hectare estate in 1985 and expanded it to around 130 hectares.
- Is Josef Leitz a VDP member?
- Yes. Johannes Leitz has been a member of the VDP, the association of Germany's top wine estates, since 1996, and the estate holds several VDP.Grosse Lage vineyards on the Rüdesheimer Berg, including Berg Schlossberg and Berg Rottland.
- What is the signature style of Josef Leitz wines?
- The style is defined by crystalline purity, intense minerality, and vibrant acidity that reflect the steep slate and quartzite soils of the Rüdesheimer Berg, with a hands-off cellar approach that lets the vineyard speak.
- Is Josef Leitz known for non-alcoholic wines?
- Yes. Johannes Leitz launched the Eins Zwei Zero range in 2007 using vacuum distillation to remove alcohol while preserving the character of the grape, making the estate one of the pioneers of premium non-alcoholic wine.
- Do Josef Leitz wines pair well with Japanese cuisine?
- Yes, the dry to off-dry Rieslings' bright acidity and minerality make them excellent companions for Japanese cuisine such as sushi, tempura, and dishes seasoned with soy sauce or dashi.