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RHEINGAU

Prince Löwenstein owns two wine estates. One is in Franken. The other, which concerns us more intimately, is located in the Rheingau, in the little village of Hallgarten. This winery has a long tradition of excellence and is managed accordingly. Brilliant dry Rieslings as well as velvety smooth red Pinots (Frühburgunder, Spätburgunder) of the highest quality are produced. The grapes are grown in top sites and innovative cellar technology is used to produce inimitable wines that are rich in character... wines that every wine lover really should sample.

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Riesling

Fürst Löwenstein Riesling wines are from the finest sites of Hallgarten. All have a pronounced fruit character, yet each has a distinctive profile. A wide range of styles is available, from harmonious “Gutsweine” (house wines), to light and racy Kabinett or full-bodied Spätlese wines. Each of these Rieslings, in its own way, offers a wealth of flavor.

The Estate Riesling has the advantage of blending from various sites in the neighborhood, in order to achieve a pleasing balance.

Riesling Kabinett Feinherb

Sophie Lowenstein "L" (Hallgartner Schönhell Erstes Gewächs)

The name “Schönhell” has its origins in Old German and literally means “beautiful slope.” It is the oldest (13th century) of Hallgarten’s vineyards and lies west of the village.

With the 2007 vintage the winery changed the name for this wine though stylistically it is the same. Princess Sophie Löwenstein bought the winery on the 21st April 1875 for 340000 Gulden.

Deep, loamy soils with excellent underground water reserves ensure top-quality wines, year for year.

Particularly in dry years, the deep-rooted old vines yield outstanding growths – rich in extract, with a long finish and a spicy touch.

Spätburgunder