Hochheimer Holle Riesling Kabinett
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2030
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Spicy Thai curry, glazed pork belly, blue cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
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'.
🍾 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)
7.5-10%