Kostheim Weiss Erd Riesling GG
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Typically best enjoyed 5–15 years from the vintage release, with the potential to develop beautifully for 20 years or more.
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Pan-seared sea bass, roasted pork belly, creamy poultry dishes
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The Kostheimer Weiss Erd (White Earth) vineyard owes its name to its unique, light-colored marl clay soils rich in limestone, which reflect the sun's warmth and impart a distinctive creamy texture and intense minerality to the wine. Situated near the confluence of the Rhine and Main rivers, this VDP.Grosse Lage site benefits from a unique microclimate. Weingut Künstler crafts this Grosses Gewächs (GG) Riesling using traditional methods, including gentle pressing, spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts, and extended maturation on the lees in large, neutral oak casks (Stückfass). The resulting wine is a powerful, dry Riesling that beautifully balances opulent stone fruit flavors with a vibrant, chalky acidity and a long, salty finish. This bottling represents the pinnacle of dry Rheingau Riesling, showcasing the historical depth and terroir of one of the region's oldest wine-growing villages.
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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.