Hochheimer Holle Riesling Trocken
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2035
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Pan-seared trout, roasted pork belly, roasted poultry
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the historic Hochheimer Hölle vineyard in the Rheingau, this dry Riesling is a masterclass in power and elegance. The name 'Hölle' does not refer to 'hell' as modern German would suggest, but rather derives from the Middle High German word 'Halde,' meaning a steep slope. Situated close to the Main river, this vineyard benefits from a unique microclimate where the water acts as a thermal reflector, while its deep, heavy clay-loess soils rich in calcium carbonate provide excellent water retention and nutrient supply. Weingut Künstler crafts this wine with minimal intervention, allowing the intense, ripe stone fruit characters and profound mineral structure of the site to shine. It represents a centuries-old winemaking heritage where the warmth of the Hochheim terroir meets the cool-climate precision of classic Rheingau Riesling.
🍾 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)
12.5% - 13.5%