Riesling
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2028
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
grilled white fish, roasted pork, spicy Asian dishes
✨ Technical Specifications
Weingut Künstler's estate Riesling serves as a magnificent introduction to the unique terroir of Hochheim am Main, situated at the eastern edge of the Rheingau where the Main River meets the Rhine. This geographic positioning gives Hochheim a warmer microclimate than the lower Rheingau, resulting in Rieslings of exceptional richness, body, and balanced acidity. The historical significance of this region cannot be overstated; it is from Hochheim that the English term 'Hock' was coined, a name popularized after Queen Victoria visited the town's vineyards in 1850 and declared her love for its wines. Künstler's classic Riesling is crafted with fruit from estate vineyards dominated by clay-loess soils, fermented in a combination of temperature-controlled stainless steel and traditional large oak casks. This methodology preserves the vibrant, mineral-driven purity of the grape while imparting a subtle, textured complexity that defines the estate's signature style.
🍾 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)
11.5-12.5%