The estate
Kloster Eberbach is an illustrious German wine institution. A former Cistercian monastery located in the heart of the Rheingau wine region, Kloster Eberbach has been producing wine for almost nine centuries. As a member of the prestigious Verband Deustcher Prädikats (VDP), this estate is one of the largest and most prestigious wine producers in Germany.
The vineyard
Kloster Eberbach's Assmannshäuser Höllenberg Spätburgunder Grosses Gewächs is a Rheingau wine that stems from the Assmannshausen terroir, a place where the Pinot Noir variety has been thriving for many centuries. The name "Höllenberg" historically refers to a steeply sloping terroir. This wine is made from very high quality plots of land, which benefit from a southern exposure.
The blend
Pinot Noir (100%).
The tasting
Nose
Fruity (black fruits) and spicy fragrances.
Palate
Ample and persistent, the palate is seduced by the structured tannins and aromatic intensity of this wine.
Service
For an optimal tasting, it is recommended to decant this wine before serving it between 16 and 18°C.