Hochheim Stein Spatburgunder GG
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 5–15 years from the vintage release, though exceptional vintages can cellar well beyond this.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted duck, wild mushroom risotto, seared venison
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the prestigious Hochheimer Stein vineyard, this VDP.Grosses Gew$chs (GG) represents the pinnacle of Rheingau Sp$tburgunder. The vineyard's name, 'Stein' (meaning stone), pays homage to its highly stony, gravelly soils mixed with sandy loess. These stones act as natural heat reservoirs, absorbing the daytime sun and radiating warmth back to the vines during the cool nights, a microclimate further tempered by the nearby Main River. Historically, while Hochheim is famous for giving rise to the British term 'Hock' for Rhine wines, its south-facing slopes have also nurtured exceptional red wines for centuries. Weingut K$nstler crafts this Pinot Noir using traditional methods, including spontaneous fermentation and extended aging in French oak barriques. The resulting wine is a masterclass in tension and elegance, balancing bright red-berry fruit with complex mineral undertones, fine-grained tannins, and a long, savory finish.
🍾 About the Producer
Weingut Künstler was established in Hochheim am Main in 1965 by Franz Künstler, reviving a long-standing family winemaking tradition that originated in South Moravia before World War II. The estate rose to international prominence under the stewardship of Franz's son, Gunter Künstler, who assumed leadership in 1992 with an uncompromising focus on terroir-driven precision. Managing iconic VDP.Grosse Lage vineyard sites such as Hochheimer Hölle, Kirchenstück, and Domdechaney, the winery champions sustainable vineyard management, minimal cellar intervention, and extensive aging on the lees. Künstler is renowned across the globe for its powerful, mineral-structured dry Rieslings, magnificent noble sweet expressions, and remarkably elegant, complex Spätburgunder.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Sp$tburgunder
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
13-13.5%