2025 Dittlesheimer Leckerberg Riesling Spätlese – David Spies

2025 Dittlesheimer Leckerberg Riesling Spätlese from David Spies is an elegant and intense German Riesling with a beautiful balance between sweetness, acidity, and minerality. The wine comes from Rheinhessen and showcases how refined and vibrant a modern Spätlese can be.

Taste and style

The wine opens with intense aromas of ripe peaches, lime, green apples, citrus blossoms, and a hint of honey. The palate is vibrant and elegant with beautiful fruit sweetness, racy acidity, and a mineral finish, which gives the wine freshness and balance.

The combination of ripe fruit and precise acidity makes this Riesling both complex and incredibly easy to drink. The style is classic German Spätlese with a focus on finesse rather than heavy sweetness.

Leckerberg – cool elegance from Rheinhessen

The Dittlesheimer Leckerberg vineyard is located in Rheinhessen and is known for delivering Riesling with excellent minerality, precision, and aromatic intensity. David Spies works with great respect for the terroir and creates wines with purity, energy, and high drinkability.

Food pairings for Riesling Spätlese

The beautiful balance between sweetness and acidity makes the wine incredibly versatile at the table.

• Asian dishes with chili and lime
• Thai curry and Vietnamese cuisine
• Sushi and sashimi
• Foie gras and terrines
• Fruit desserts and tarts
• Blue cheeses and creamy cheeses

Serving and aging

Serve the wine at 8-10°C to highlight the freshness, fruit, and minerality. The wine can be enjoyed young for its lively fruit, but also has the potential to develop over several years.

Why choose this wine?

• Elegant and precise Riesling Spätlese
• Perfect balance between sweetness and acidity
• Fresh and mineral style from Rheinhessen
• Suitable both for food and as a relaxing glass
• A strong choice for Riesling lovers

FAQ

What does Spätlese mean?

Spätlese means “late harvest” and is used for wines made from later-harvested grapes with high maturity and more concentrated flavor.

Is this Riesling sweet?

Yes, it has a distinct fruit sweetness, but the fresh acidity keeps the wine elegant and balanced.

What does Riesling Spätlese pair well with?

It pairs perfectly with Asian food, sushi, spicy dishes, foie gras, desserts, and blue cheeses.

Can the wine be aged?

Yes, Riesling Spätlese often has great aging potential and can develop greater complexity over time.

The 2025 Dittlesheimer Leckerberg Riesling Spätlese from David Spies is an obvious choice for those who love German Riesling with elegance, energy, and a perfect balance between sweetness and acidity.