Prinz von Hessen, Royal Riesling from the Rhinegau
The Prinz von Hessen wine estate is situated on the eastern edge of the famous village of Johannisberg, in the Rhinegau – the heart of the German winemaking culture. This region has just over 3,000 hectares are under vine, 80% of which are planted with Riesling, making up 7% of the total global Riesling plantings.
The estate was purchased by the family of Hesse in 1957. The Landgrafs of Hesse have reigned over significant parts of the region that form today’s federal state of Hesse since the second half of the 13th century. The dynasty of the Langrave and Princes of Hess is one of the oldest aristocratic families in Europe, dating back 800 years and is directly related to the majority of the European monarchies, including Queen Victoria, Emperor Wilhelm II, and Tsar Alexander II. The family’s vision is to help re-establish German/Rheingau Riesling as one of the world’s noble grapes and wines, and with that vision in mind, the estate focuses solely on Riesling.
2012 Riesling 'Dachsfilet' Riesling
Tasting Notes
A Riesling with a light yellow color and slightly greenish reflections, which convinces with its scent of juicy fruits. In addition to ripe gooseberry and peach flavors, black currant also appears in the fragrance. The taste is characterized by an extremely dense structure, which shows both fresh fruit aromas of apricot, peach, and a delicate herbal spice.
