Hochheimer Holle Terrasse Riesling Trocken
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2035
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Pan-seared sea bass, roasted pork belly, creamy mushroom risotto
✨ Technical Specifications
The Hochheimer Hölle 'Terrasse' Riesling Trocken is a spectacular expression of one of the Rheingau's most famous vineyards. The name 'Hölle' does not translate to 'hell' but rather derives from the Middle High German word 'Halde,' meaning a steep slope. This specific 'Terrasse' bottling comes from a prized, steeply terraced parcel within the vineyard, where the vines benefit from optimal sun exposure and the warming influence of the nearby Main River. The soils here are a rich mixture of clay, loess, and gravelly sand, which imbue the wine with a powerful structure, intense stone fruit aromas, and a profound, salty minerality. Weingut Künstler utilizes traditional winemaking techniques, including gentle pressing and slow fermentation in large, neutral oak casks, to preserve the pristine character of the fruit while enhancing its texture and longevity.
🍾 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%