Structure

Bodymedium
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong

Drinking window

Best 3 to 12 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs12 yrs14 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: yellow apple, lime, white spice

Palate: citrus, mineral, spice

Prinz von Hessen's dry Erste Lage Riesling from the Johannisberg Hoelle slope: ripe yellow apple, lime and quartzite minerality.

What it pairs with

  • Roast pork loin with thyme
    Yellow fruit and minerality match the herb-rubbed pork.
  • Pan-fried trout
    Citrus drive and slate minerality slice through brown butter on the freshwater fish.
  • Asparagus with hollandaise Find asparagus with hollandaise on TableJourney →
    High-acid Riesling balances the buttery sauce and lifts the white spear.

How to serve Johannisberger Hoelle Riesling

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
  2. Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Roast pork loin with thyme, Pan-fried trout, Asparagus with hollandaise. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Prinz von Hessen's Johannisberger Hoelle is a steep south-facing parcel above the village; the estate is chaired by Donatus Landgraf von Hessen.

Facts

Producer
Weingut Prinz von Hessen · visiting guide
Grapes
Riesling
Classification
VDP.Erste Lage Rheingau
ABV
12.5%
Price
EUR 22 to 32 at retail
Drinking window
3 to 12 from vintage
First vintage
1990

Frequently asked about Johannisberger Hoelle Riesling

What does Johannisberger Hoelle Riesling taste like?

On the nose, yellow apple, lime, white spice. On the palate, citrus, mineral, spice. Structurally medium-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. Prinz von Hessen's dry Erste Lage Riesling from the Johannisberg Hoelle slope: ripe yellow apple, lime and quartzite minerality.

When should I drink Johannisberger Hoelle Riesling?

Drink 3 to 12 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Johannisberger Hoelle Riesling?

Roast pork loin with thyme is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Pan-fried trout and Asparagus with hollandaise. Yellow fruit and minerality match the herb-rubbed pork.

Is Johannisberger Hoelle Riesling vegan?

No: the producer uses traditional animal-derived fining agents (typically egg whites or isinglass) during clarification, so the wine is not vegan.

What grapes are in Johannisberger Hoelle Riesling?

The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as VDP.Erste Lage Rheingau.

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