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Weingut von Hövel

The Mosel estate of Weingut von Hövel has quite some history. It is housed in ancient monastic buildings that were once part of the St. Maximin Abbey, and includes cellars that were constructed in the 12th century. The estate has been family owned since 1803, and is now led by Eberhard von Kunow with Hermann Jäger filling the role of winemaker.

They own three hectares of vines in the renowned Scharzhofberger vineyard in Wiltingen, although their reputation is based more on the wines produced from the Hütte vineyard in Oberemmel, which Weingut von Hövel owns in its entirety. The vineyards, which are sited on Devon slate, are planted almost entirely with Riesling, with just a tiny amount of Weiβburgunder. (25/3/02)

Contact details:
Address: Agritiusstrasse 56, 54329 Kinz-Oberemmel
Telephone: +49 (0) 6501 15384
Fax: +49 (0) 6501 18498

Von Hovel - Tasting Notes

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1997

Weingut von Hövel Oberemmeler Hütte Riesling Spätlese 1997: A pale, lemon-golden colour. On the nose, intense limes, quite mineral, with a lot of very incisive fruit and a slightly leafy edge. Rich and rounded on the palate, with firm minerally lime at first, then broadening out and relaxing a little, but remaining always very fresh ad well defined. Good body and weight, and a fine length. There is clearly plenty of potential for the future here. From a tasting of the 1997 Vintage at ten years of age. 18.5+/20 (December 2007)

Weingut von Hövel Scharzhofberger Riesling Spätlese 1997: A yellow-golden wine, quite deeply coloured for the Mosel. At first there is an intense lime aroma, but then more richness becomes evident, with pineapple and mango fruit, backed up by a mealy character and cut through by a mineral streak. Delectable weight and honeyed texture immediately apparent on entry, balanced by tropical fruit flavours with fresh, sharp acidity. There is a sense of power, and doubtless complexity yet to come. 16/20 (March 2002) AP Nr: 3 525 781 10 98 Label