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: 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

  • Roast veal with parsley
    Yellow fruit and minerality match 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.

  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 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 · visiting guide
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 match 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.

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