Riesling Brut
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
fresh oysters, smoked salmon, tempura vegetables
✨ Technical Specifications
Crafted in the heart of the Rheingau, Weingut Künstler's Riesling Brut is a sparkling testament to Germany's rich history of Sekt production, which dates back to the early 19th century when German winemakers returned from Champagne with secrets of the traditional method. This sparkling wine is produced using the Klassische Flaschengärung (traditional bottle fermentation) method, where the base Riesling grapes are harvested early to preserve their electric, vibrant acidity. Sourced from the estate's meticulously farmed vineyards in Hochheim, where the soils are rich in clay, loess, and marl, the wine undergoes extended lees aging. This process marries the naturally high acidity and bright stone fruit character of Riesling with a creamy, brioche-like texture, resulting in a sparkling wine of exceptional depth, precision, and mineral elegance.
🍾 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%