Hochheimer Mainterrassen Riesling
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2028
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
pan-seared trout, pork schnitzel, mild Thai green curry
✨ Technical Specifications
The Hochheimer Mainterrassen Riesling is a beautiful expression of the unique terroir of Hochheim am Main, a historic winegrowing town situated at the eastern edge of the Rheingau. Unlike most of the region which overlooks the Rhine, Hochheim's vineyards face south toward the Main River. The 'Mainterrassen' refers to the ancient river terraces, where soils are characterized by a rich mixture of loess, clay, and river gravels. This soil composition, combined with the warming influence of the river, yields a Riesling that is typically rounder, more opulent, and slightly lower in sharp acidity than its counterparts from the steep slate slopes of the lower Rheingau. Historically, the wines of Hochheim were so celebrated in England that Queen Victoria's visit in 1850 popularized the term 'Hock' as a generic term for all German white wines. Weingut Künstler crafts this wine to capture the vibrant, fruit-forward, and mineral-driven essence of these historic terraces.
🍾 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% - 12.5%