Rudesheimer Berg Schlossberg GG
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2042
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Pan-seared scallops, roasted pork belly, or classic Wiener Schnitzel.
✨ Technical Specifications
The Rüdesheimer Berg Schlossberg is one of the Rheingau's most legendary and dramatic vineyards, boasting slopes of up to 70% gradient that plunge directly toward the Rhine River. Named after the historic ruins of Burg Ehrenfels (Castle Ehrenfels) which overlook the vines, this site is defined by its slate and Taunus quartzite soils. While Weingut Künstler is historically rooted in the clay-loess soils of Hochheim, their acquisition of parcels in Rüdesheim allows them to craft a radically different expression of Riesling. The steep, south-facing slate terraces absorb intense solar heat during the day and radiate it back to the vines at night, while the river reflects sunlight to aid ripening. This extreme terroir yields a Grosses Gewächs (GG) of immense power, characterized by a profound, stony minerality, vibrant wild herb notes, and a saline, razor-sharp acidity. Fermented with indigenous yeasts and aged on its fine lees, this wine represents the pinnacle of dry German Riesling, marrying Rheingau's historic grandeur with Künstler's precise craftsmanship.
🍾 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)
12.5% - 13.5%