A sublime Burgundian-style Pinot Noir from Assmannshausen, where this grape has been cultivated since the early 16th century.
Production
'Hollenberg' derives from the old German word meaning 'heap' or 'precipice'. This steep vineyard is almost entirely violet-coloured slate and stone - similar to that found in the Steinberg vineyard. The wine is fermented in stainless steel, and is then matured in 1,200 and 2,400 litre oak barrels for around 24 months.
Kloster Eberbach ‘Crescentia’ Höllenberg Spätburgunder Dry 2022 (6 bottles case)
Vivino ratings
Tasting notes
Beautifully lifted, ripe, wild, red berry fruit with lightly spicy notes on the nose. The palate has bright redcurrant and red cherry fruit, subtle toast from the oak, and refreshing juicy acidity - all wraped in fine, silky tannins.
Food match
Serve with braised meats or venison.
Info
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ABV
13.5%
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CASE/BOTTLE SIZE
6 x 75cl
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REGION/COUNTRY
RHEINGAU, GERMANY
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GRAPE
PINOT NOIR 100%
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CLOSURE
SCREWCAP
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WINEMAKER
KATHRIN PUFF
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APPELLATION
RHEINGAU SPATBURGUNDER TROCKEN
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ALLERGEN INFO
CONTAINS SULPHITES AND NO OTHER ALLERGENS
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Meet the producer
The monastery at Kloster Eberbach in the Rheingau was established by Cistercian monks from Burgundy in 1136, bringing with them vines and expertise, and laying the foundation for Pinot Noir production in Germany. Today the estate, managed by Dieter Greiner, covers 200 hectares (150ha planted to Riesling and 30ha to Pinot Noir) and as a founding member of the VDP (Germany's finest estates) it is acclaimed by journalists worldwide. The estate's vineyard sites along the Rhine are managed by Stefan Seyffardt, including the monopoles of Steinberg, Centgericht and Neroberg.
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