Kirchenstuck Riesling Kabinett Trocken
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Typically best enjoyed 2 to 8 years from the vintage release.
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grilled white fish, roasted pork, spicy Asian noodles
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Hailing from the historic 'Kirchenstück' (church parcel) vineyard in Hochheim, this dry Kabinett Riesling showcases the exceptional terroir of a site historically favored by the church for its superior microclimate. The vineyard's soils—rich in clay, loess, and calcium-dense river gravels—absorb the sun's warmth and provide excellent drainage, resulting in a wine of remarkable mineral tension and bright, ripe citrus and stone fruit aromas. Weingut Künstler vinifies this Riesling with minimal intervention, utilizing cool fermentation in stainless steel and traditional large oak casks to preserve the pristine, energetic character of the fruit and the intense, stony minerality of the site.
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Re-established in 1965 by Franz Künstler in Hochheim am Main, Weingut Künstler carries forward a family winemaking heritage dating back to 1648 in Moravia. Today, under the stewardship of Gunter Künstler, who took over in 1992, the estate has risen to become one of the Rheingau's most celebrated producers and a prominent member of the VDP. The winery is renowned for its meticulous management of legendary Erste and Grosse Lage vineyards, such as Hochheimer Hölle and Kirchenstück. Utilizing traditional large oak casks alongside modern stainless steel, Künstler crafts exceptionally precise, mineral-driven Rieslings and elegant Spätburgunders that beautifully express the unique clay-loess and limestone terroirs near the Main river.