In the glass
Aroma: green apple, lime, white blossom
Palate: citrus, mineral, spice
Prinz von Hessen's everyday estate dry Riesling: bright lime, green apple and Rheingau slate at a friendly weekday price.
What it pairs with
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Pan-fried plaice
Citrus snap and slate minerality slice through brown butter on flatfish. -
Asparagus with hollandaise
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High-acid Riesling cuts the herbal bitterness of white asparagus. -
Berlin currywurst
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Riesling acidity slices through curry-ketchup spice.
How to serve Prinz von Hessen Riesling Trocken Estate
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. Pan-fried plaice, Asparagus with hollandaise, Berlin currywurst. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Prinz von Hessen's everyday estate dry Riesling, drawn across the Johannisberg holdings.
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Prinz von Hessen
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- VDP.Gutswein Rheingau
- ABV
- 12.0%
- Price
- EUR 12 to 18 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1 to 6 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1990
Frequently asked about Prinz von Hessen Riesling Trocken Estate
What does Prinz von Hessen Riesling Trocken Estate taste like?
On the nose, green apple, lime, white blossom. On the palate, citrus, mineral, spice. Structurally medium-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. Prinz von Hessen's everyday estate dry Riesling: bright lime, green apple and Rheingau slate at a friendly weekday price.
When should I drink Prinz von Hessen Riesling Trocken Estate?
Drink 1 to 6 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Prinz von Hessen Riesling Trocken Estate?
Pan-fried plaice is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Asparagus with hollandaise and Berlin currywurst. Citrus snap and slate minerality slice through brown butter on flatfish.
Is Prinz von Hessen Riesling Trocken Estate 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 Prinz von Hessen Riesling Trocken Estate?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as VDP.Gutswein Rheingau.