Weingut Prinz von Hessen, Rheingau Steckenpferd Riesling Spätlese 2023 White

Weingut Prinz von Hessen’s Rheingau Steckenpferd Riesling Spätlese 2023 showcases the region’s signature grape in a beautifully balanced, late-harvest style. Combining ripe fruit, refreshing acidity and a touch of sweetness, it is an elegant expression of the Rheingau’s long-standing Riesling tradition.

Tasting Notes
Bright and inviting in appearance, this Riesling Spätlese is expected to show ripe orchard-fruit aromas, with notes of peach, apricot and citrus complemented by delicate floral nuances. On the palate, generous fruit sweetness is balanced by lively acidity, creating a fresh, focused and harmonious impression. The wine’s concentration and acidity give it excellent balance and the potential to develop further in bottle. With time, the fruit may evolve towards richer honeyed, mineral and lightly petrol-like nuances characteristic of mature Riesling.

Production
Made from Riesling grapes grown in the Rheingau, one of Germany’s most distinguished regions for the variety, the wine benefits from the area’s moderate climate and river-influenced vineyards. As a Spätlese, the grapes are harvested at a higher level of ripeness than a standard Kabinett wine, resulting in greater concentration and natural sweetness. Specific harvesting and vinification details for this vintage are not provided.

Food & Serving
Serve well chilled at approximately 8–10°C. Its combination of sweetness and acidity makes it a versatile partner for spicy Asian cuisine, aromatic poultry dishes, lightly sweet-and-savoury preparations and soft or blue cheeses. It can be enjoyed immediately, while careful cellaring will allow the wine to develop additional complexity; decanting is generally not necessary, although a short period of aeration can be beneficial for a mature bottle.

Producer
Weingut Prinz von Hessen is associated with the House of Hesse and produces wines in the Rheingau, a region with centuries of history at the forefront of German Riesling. The estate’s wines reflect the area’s focus on precision, freshness and site expression, with Riesling at the centre of its portfolio. The Rheingau remains one of Germany’s benchmark regions for elegant, age-worthy Rieslings.

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