Leitz Eins-Zwei-Zero Riesling

Name: Eins-Zwei-Zero Riesling
Brand: Leitz
Rating: 88 (1 reviews)

Leitz Wine Riesling

Reviewed by Karl Hill, editor

88/100 How we score

ABV <0.5%
Classification Dealcoholized
Method Vacuum distillation
Evidence Documented
Origin Germany
Price Under $20

Sources

The dealcoholized Riesling most often worth opening. Acidity keeps the residual sugar honest; what is missing is ethanol weight, not varietal character.

At a glance

Flavor profile: Lime zest
Green apple
Rhubarb
Mineral
Structure: Off-dry
Bright acidity
Light body
Short finish
Mouthfeel: Clean, lingering citrus pith. The sugar shows more as the glass warms; keep it cold.
Perfect for: Weeknight fish, spicy takeout, or anyone who wants Riesling acidity without a full pour of ethanol.

Tasting notes

01

Nose

lime zest, green apple skin, a snap of rhubarb, and a cool mineral line. It smells like Riesling first and like a reduced wine second.
02

Palate

Bright and a little sweet, then pulled taut by acidity. Citrus and red apple sit over a lighter body than a full-strength Eins-Zwei-Dry, but the grape is still the point.
03

Finish

Clean, lingering citrus pith.

The wine

Leitz Eins-Zwei-Zero Riesling is dealcoholized from Rheingau, Germany. The base is Estate Riesling, gently pressed and cool-fermented in stainless steel. Vacuum distillation.

On the nose, lime zest, green apple skin, a snap of rhubarb, and a cool mineral line. It smells like Riesling first and like a reduced wine second. On the palate, Bright and a little sweet, then pulled taut by acidity. Citrus and red apple sit over a lighter body than a full-strength Eins-Zwei-Dry, but the grape is still the point. Mouthfeel: Clean, lingering citrus pith. The sugar shows more as the glass warms; keep it cold. The finish is Clean, lingering citrus pith.

The dealcoholized Riesling most often worth opening. Acidity keeps the residual sugar honest; what is missing is ethanol weight, not varietal character. Serve well chilled, 6–8°C, in a white-wine glass. Not a cocktail base.

How to drink it

Well chilled, 6–8°C, in a white-wine glass. Not a cocktail base.

How it was made

Classification: Dealcoholized

Evidence status: Documented

Method: Vacuum distillation

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