At a glance

Producer

Weingut Prinz

Region

Rheingau, Germany

Grape variety

Riesling

Wine type

White

Body

Medium-bodied and Crisp

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

$38-$55 USD

Tasting profile

Pure, mineral-driven, precise; green apple, Meyer lemon, crushed stones, white peach, subtle herbs; vibrant acidity and salinity.

Evolution: With age, expect notes of beeswax, chamomile, honey, and ginger alongside evolving petrol complexity.

At peak: Intensified aromatic complexity with textured mouthfeel and seamless acid/mineral backbone, maintaining freshness but more layered and nuanced.

Structure

Acidity

High

Tannins

None (white wine)

Alcohol

12.5% - 13.0%

Aging potential

Very Good: Up to 8-12 years from vintage

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2028 to 2045

Optimal window

2025 to 2048

Current status

Ready to drink

Current condition

Fresh, vibrant, with developing tertiary complexity but still primarily youthful

2024-2028 offers best of both worlds: primary fruit vibrancy plus beginnings of mature, savory Riesling character without loss of structure.

Food pairing

Excellent with shellfish, scallops, sushi, white fish, asparagus, goat cheese, and subtly spiced Asian or Vietnamese cuisine.

Serving

Serving temperature

8-10°C / 46-50°F

Decant

Not required

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 9/10

Weingut Prinz practices sustainable viticulture, with many organic measures: hand harvest, low/no chemical inputs, cover crop management, biodiversity preservation, water conservation. Cellar energy sourced from renewable sources. Lightweight glass bottles and recycled cartons used.

Weingut Prinz is a benchmark for sustainability in the Rheingau, focusing on minimal intervention, regenerative farming, and environmental stewardship. Active membership in Fair'n Green reflects rigorous annual audits and continuous improvement. While not 100% certified organic, practices often exceed certification standards, and ongoing progress toward even greater sustainability is evident.