Hochheimer Reichestal Riesling Kabinett
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2028
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Spicy Thai green curry, glazed pork belly, fresh goat cheese.
✨ Technical Specifications
The Hochheimer Reichestal vineyard sits on a south-facing slope in the Rheingau, where the soils are dominated by deep, nutrient-rich loess and loam with limestone elements. The name 'Reichestal' translates to 'rich valley,' historically referencing the fertile soils that yielded bountiful crops. Weingut Künstler crafts this Riesling Kabinett to showcase the cooler microclimate of this specific valley site, which preserves vibrant acidity and delicate fruit notes. The wine represents the classic German Kabinett style—light-bodied, dancing with tension between natural residual sweetness and crisp, electric acidity, reflecting the historic winemaking traditions of the Main river confluence.
🍾 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)
7.5-10.5%