Location and Soils
Hofmeister refers to the vineyard site Hochheimer Hofmeister in Hochheim am Main in the wine-growing region Rheingau. The soils consist of loess loam and loess with varying proportions of gravel-bearing tertiary marl.
Wine Style
Wines from Hochheimer Hofmeister are associated with restrained fullness, elegance, and a fine, taut acidity. The complete aromatic profile develops with bottle ageing. Riesling is documented in wines labelled Hochheimer Hofmeister.
Name and Classification
The name refers to the ownership rights of a princely archbishop’s steward, which have been documented since 1363. Hochheimer Hofmeister is listed as a designated vineyard site from Hochheim in the Rheingau and within the Großlage Daubhaus.
