Hochheimer Holle Riesling BA
⏳ Drinking Window
2030 - 2070
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Blue cheese, fruit tarts, foie gras
✨ Technical Specifications
The Hochheimer Hölle Riesling Beerenauslese is a monument to the noble sweet winemaking tradition of the Rheingau. The vineyard name 'Hölle' does not translate to 'hell' as modern German suggests, but rather derives from the Middle High German word 'Halde', meaning a steep slope. Situated near the confluence of the Main and Rhine rivers, this south-facing slope benefits from a warm microclimate and heavy clay-loess soils that retain moisture, creating the perfect conditions for Botrytis cinerea, or noble rot. To craft this rare elixir, vineyard workers meticulously hand-select individual shriveled, botrytised berries over multiple passes through the vineyard. The resulting nectar is fermented slowly, yielding a wine of immense concentration, luscious sweetness, and a vibrant spine of acidity. Historically, the wines of Hochheim were so revered in England that they inspired the term 'Hock', famously adored by Queen Victoria herself.
🍾 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)
6-8%