Hochheimer Holle Riesling Kabinett
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Typically best enjoyed 3–15 years from vintage release.
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Spicy Thai curry, glazed pork belly, blue cheese
✨ wine.spec_sheet
The Hochheimer Hölle Riesling Kabinett is a stunning showcase of one of the Rheingau's most famous vineyards. Despite its fiery name—'Hölle' translates to 'hell' in modern German—the name actually derives from the Middle High German word 'Halde', meaning a steep slope. Situated near the confluence of the Main and Rhine rivers, the Hölle vineyard benefits from a unique microclimate and deep, heavy clay-loess soils rich in calcium carbonate. This terroir retains both heat and moisture, imparting a signature weight, opulent stone fruit character, and intense mineral drive to the wine. Crafted in the classic Kabinett style, this wine beautifully balances its natural residual sweetness with a vibrant, electric acidity, reflecting the historic prestige of Hochheim wines which famously captivated British royalty and inspired the term 'Hock'.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Re-established in 1965 by Franz Künstler in Hochheim am Main, Weingut Künstler carries forward a family winemaking heritage dating back to 1648 in Moravia. Today, under the stewardship of Gunter Künstler, who took over in 1992, the estate has risen to become one of the Rheingau's most celebrated producers and a prominent member of the VDP. The winery is renowned for its meticulous management of legendary Erste and Grosse Lage vineyards, such as Hochheimer Hölle and Kirchenstück. Utilizing traditional large oak casks alongside modern stainless steel, Künstler crafts exceptionally precise, mineral-driven Rieslings and elegant Spätburgunders that beautifully express the unique clay-loess and limestone terroirs near the Main river.