Estate Riesling
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2027
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
pan-seared trout, roasted pork belly, mild Thai green curry
✨ Technical Specifications
The Estate Riesling from Weingut Künstler serves as the ultimate introduction to the unique terroir of Hochheim am Main, situated at the eastern edge of the Rheingau. Here, where the Main River flows into the Rhine, the vineyards benefit from a microclimate that is warmer than the rest of the region, yielding wines of exceptional ripeness and structural power. This wine carries the legacy of Hochheim's historic fame; it was during Queen Victoria's 1850 visit to these very vineyards that the English term 'Hock' was coined to describe high-quality Rhine wines. Crafted from fruit grown on nutrient-rich loess, clay, and sandy loam soils, the wine is fermented primarily in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to preserve its pristine, vibrant fruit character, with a small portion occasionally seeing traditional large oak casks to enhance texture. The result is a classic dry Rheingau Riesling that beautifully balances electric acidity with a deep, stony minerality.
🍾 About the Producer
Weingut Künstler was established in Hochheim am Main in 1965 by Franz Künstler, reviving a long-standing family winemaking tradition that originated in South Moravia before World War II. The estate rose to international prominence under the stewardship of Franz's son, Gunter Künstler, who assumed leadership in 1992 with an uncompromising focus on terroir-driven precision. Managing iconic VDP.Grosse Lage vineyard sites such as Hochheimer Hölle, Kirchenstück, and Domdechaney, the winery champions sustainable vineyard management, minimal cellar intervention, and extensive aging on the lees. Künstler is renowned across the globe for its powerful, mineral-structured dry Rieslings, magnificent noble sweet expressions, and remarkably elegant, complex Spätburgunder.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Riesling
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
11.5-12.5%