Josef Leitz is a renowned German winery based in Rüdesheim am Rhein in the Rheingau region, celebrated for producing some of the finest expressions of Riesling. The estate’s history dates back to 1744, but it was under the leadership of Johannes Leitz, who took over in the 1980s, that the winery rose to international prominence. Starting with only a few hectares, he expanded vineyard holdings significantly and elevated the estate’s reputation through meticulous vineyard care and precision winemaking.

The Rheingau is one of Germany’s most prestigious wine regions, and Josef Leitz focuses almost exclusively on Riesling, showcasing the grape’s incredible versatility. The winery owns parcels in some of the Rheingau’s top vineyard sites, including Rüdesheimer Berg Schlossberg, Berg Kaisersteinfels, and Berg Roseneck. These steep, slate-rich vineyards produce wines that are both powerful and elegant, marked by intense minerality, bright acidity, and complex layers that allow them to age for decades.

Josef Leitz produces a full spectrum of Rieslings, from bone-dry Grosses Gewächs bottlings to off-dry and lusciously sweet styles, always with clarity and terroir expression at the forefront. The wines are admired for their purity, precision, and ability to reflect the individuality of each vineyard site.

As a brand, Josef Leitz represents the pinnacle of modern German winemaking: deeply rooted in tradition yet forward-looking, focused on Riesling as both a cultural treasure and a grape capable of extraordinary range. The estate has become a benchmark for Rheingau Riesling worldwide, admired by collectors, sommeliers, and wine lovers alike.