COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Riesling
PRODUCER
Prinz von Hessen
REGION
Rheingau
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Off-dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Prinz von Hessen Riesling Classic 2022 is a white wine from Germany's Rheingau region, produced by Weingut Prinz von Hessen. As a VDP.Gutswein, it represents a specific quality tier within the association. The estate, founded in 1957, has a strong focus on Riesling cultivation, with the majority of its vineyards dedicated to this noble grape. The 'Classic' designation indicates a particular balance of residual sugar and acidity, and the 2022 vintage is noted for its classic character. The winery is also committed to sustainability, with wines from this vintage being vegan.
ALCOHOL
11.5%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
9-11°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The 'Classic' designation means sugar can be twice the acidity level.
Fact 02
Prinz von Hessen is a VDP member, a mark of quality for German wine estates.
Fact 03
Over 90% of the estate's vineyards are planted with Riesling.
Fact 04
Wines from the 2022 vintage onwards are vegan-certified.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Prinz von Hessen Riesling Classic 2022 is produced using fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, a technique chosen to preserve the wine's fresh fruit aromas. Grapes are meticulously selected during harvest, which for the 2022 vintage occurred from late September to late October. The estate's winemaking philosophy centers on expressing the distinctiveness of Rheingau terroir through Riesling. The winery is also implementing sustainability practices, with ongoing EU organic certification and vegan classification for wines from the 2022 vintage.
