In the glass
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
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Roast pork loin with thyme
Yellow fruit and minerality elevate the herb-rubbed pork. -
Pan-fried trout
Citrus drive and slate minerality slice through brown butter on the freshwater fish. -
Asparagus with hollandaise
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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.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass — the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- 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
- 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 elevate 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.