In the glass
Aroma: yellow apple, lime, white spice
Palate: mineral, citrus, wet stone
Kuenstler's dry old-vine Riesling from the Stielweg loess slope: yellow stone fruit, slate and depth from older Hochheim parcels.
What it pairs with
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Roast veal with parsley
Yellow fruit and minerality elevate the herb-rubbed veal. -
Pike-perch with lemon butter
Citrus snap and slate minerality slice through brown butter on freshwater fish. -
Wiener schnitzel with lingonberry
Riesling acidity cuts breaded veal richness while ripe fruit echoes the lingonberry preserve.
How to serve Hochheimer Stielweg Riesling Alte Reben
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 veal with parsley, Pike-perch with lemon butter, Wiener schnitzel with lingonberry. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Kuenstler's old-vine Stielweg Alte Reben cuvee is drawn from older Hochheim loess parcels and sits at the village-level dry tier.
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Kunstler
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- VDP.Ortswein Rheingau
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 22 to 32 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3 to 12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1998
Frequently asked about Hochheimer Stielweg Riesling Alte Reben
What does Hochheimer Stielweg Riesling Alte Reben taste like?
On the nose, yellow apple, lime, white spice. On the palate, mineral, citrus, wet stone. Structurally medium-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. Kuenstler's dry old-vine Riesling from the Stielweg loess slope: yellow stone fruit, slate and depth from older Hochheim parcels.
When should I drink Hochheimer Stielweg Riesling Alte Reben?
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 Hochheimer Stielweg Riesling Alte Reben?
Roast veal with parsley is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Pike-perch with lemon butter and Wiener schnitzel with lingonberry. Yellow fruit and minerality elevate the herb-rubbed veal.
Is Hochheimer Stielweg Riesling Alte Reben 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 Hochheimer Stielweg Riesling Alte Reben?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as VDP.Ortswein Rheingau.