Riesling Hipping GG 2024

Wine description for Riesling Hipping GG 2024 by Kühling-Gillot

Character

This dry top-tier Riesling reveals the smoky minerality typical of the Roter Hang, alongside a profound, cool tension. At a moderate 12.5% ABV, it presents itself as athletic, focused and driven by a saline vein. A VDP.Grosses Gewächs that reflects the spirit of its origin with aristocratic composure and remarkable structure.

Terroir & Origin

The Hipping vineyard is one of the legendary terroirs on Nierstein’s Roter Hang in Rheinhessen. The soil here is dominated by geologically ancient, weathered Rotliegend. This iron-rich, red slate rock retains heat and imparts to the Riesling its distinctive, iron-like mineral spice and a fascinating stylistic edge.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Carolin and H.O. Spanier have managed the Kühling-Gillot estate strictly according to a biodynamic philosophy since 2005. The Riesling grapes originate from steep sites that demand meticulous attention. In the cellar, the estate relies on gentle guidance rather than technical intervention: following spontaneous fermentation, the wine matures in large oak casks and stainless steel to capture the terroir authentically without distorting oak notes.

Food Pairings

The smoky-saline texture forms a superb accompaniment to fine fish dishes such as pan-roasted pike-perch on lentils, scallops with beurre blanc, or a classically prepared breast of pheasant. This wine also shows its full class alongside mature Appenzeller cheese.