Structure

Bodyfull
Acidityracy
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaklarge or old casks

Drinking window

Best 4 to 18 years from vintage.
vintage4 yrs18 yrs20 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Full-bodiedRacy acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: lime, green apple, wet stone, white spice

Palate: mineral, citrus zest, fennel

Fred and Florian Prinz's EU-organic dry Grosses Gewachs from the high-altitude Hallgartener Jungfer: cool, racy, slate-driven Riesling from the elevated Hallgarten slopes.

What it pairs with

  • Pan-fried zander
    Citrus drive and slate minerality slice through brown butter on the freshwater fish.
  • Sushi assortment
    Racy minerality refreshes against rice vinegar and raw fish.
  • Asparagus with hollandaise Find asparagus with hollandaise on TableJourney →
    High-acid Riesling cuts the herbal bitterness of white asparagus.

How to serve Hallgartener Jungfer Riesling GG

Allow 35 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 30 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 10-12°C. Cellar temperature (10-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a medium-sized white-wine glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Pan-fried zander, Sushi assortment, Asparagus with hollandaise. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Prinz's Hallgartener Jungfer GG is bottled from the high-altitude Hallgarten slopes; the estate is EU-organic and biodynamic-practising.

Facts

Producer
Weingut Prinz · visiting guide
Grapes
Riesling
Classification
VDP.Grosse Lage Rheingau
Oak
Aged in traditional large oak Stueckfass casks with biodynamic spontaneous fermentation
ABV
12.5%
Price
EUR 32 to 48 at retail
Drinking window
4 to 18 from vintage
First vintage
2002

Frequently asked about Hallgartener Jungfer Riesling GG

What does Hallgartener Jungfer Riesling GG taste like?

On the nose, lime, green apple, wet stone, white spice. On the palate, mineral, citrus zest, fennel. Structurally full-bodied, racy acidity with a long finish. Fred and Florian Prinz's EU-organic dry Grosses Gewachs from the high-altitude Hallgartener Jungfer: cool, racy, slate-driven Riesling from the elevated Hallgarten slopes.

When should I drink Hallgartener Jungfer Riesling GG?

Drink 4 to 18 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Hallgartener Jungfer Riesling GG?

Pan-fried zander is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Sushi assortment and Asparagus with hollandaise. Citrus drive and slate minerality slice through brown butter on the freshwater fish.

Is Hallgartener Jungfer Riesling GG 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 Hallgartener Jungfer Riesling GG?

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

Tags

cellar worthy dry full body mood contemplative occasion cellar occasion special old world pairs with sushi pairs with vegetable forward pairs with white fish price premium racy acid riesling single vineyard still white

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