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Riesling Hipping Grosses Gewächs 2011 Keller

Original price was: 550,00 €.Current price is: 499,00 €.

Year	2011
Manufacturer	Klaus Keller
Typology	White Wine
Format	75 Cl
Origin	Germany
Grape Variety	Riesling
Label	Indigenous Yeast, Legendary, Wood

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Weingut Keller Riesling Hipping Grosses Gewächs 2011: The High-Class Dry Riesling from Rheinhessen

Overview

The Weingut Keller Riesling Hipping Grosses Gewächs 2011 is an outstanding dry Riesling from the prestigious Hipping vineyard in Rheinhessen, a symbol of the winemaking mastery of Weingut Keller. This wine achieves a refined balance of structure, elegance, and minerality, with exceptional aging potential. Its production is limited and reserved for the most significant vintages, highlighting the purity of the terroir and the typicity of Riesling.

Wine History

The Hipping vineyard is one of Keller’s most renowned sites, famous for producing Rieslings of great character and complexity. The 2011 vintage experienced a balanced climate, with warm days and cool nights ideal for optimal grape ripening. The Weingut Keller Riesling Hipping Grosses Gewächs 2011 is considered one of Keller’s finest dry Rieslings, combining aromatic intensity, structural finesse, and longevity, solidifying its status among Germany’s great wines.

Vineyard Philosophy

Keller’s philosophy for Hipping 2011 focuses on the authentic expression of terroir and the highest grape quality. The vines are low-yield, and slow ripening concentrates flavors, acidity, and complexity. Harvesting is strictly manual and grape selection meticulous, ensuring only the finest fruit contributes to this iconic wine.

Winemaking Approach and Grapes

The Weingut Keller Riesling Hipping Grosses Gewächs 2011 is made from 100% Riesling, vinified dry (“trocken”) to preserve freshness, structure, and natural aromas. Contains sulfites. Aging is designed to highlight minerality, vibrant acidity, and aromatic depth, producing an elegant, complex, and long-lived Riesling.

Tasting Notes

Color: bright straw yellow with golden reflections, intense and luminous.
Aroma: ripe stone fruit, citrus, white flowers, and subtle saline mineral notes.
Palate: harmonious and structured, lively acidity, juicy fruit balanced by refined minerality; hints of spice and citrus complete a long, elegant finish.

Food Pairing

Perfect with complex fish dishes, shellfish, refined seafood, spiced Asian cuisine, and aged or blue cheeses, or enjoyed alone as a contemplative wine due to its depth and multi-layered character.

Technical Sheet

Alcohol: 13%
Serving temperature: 8‑10°C
Grapes: 100% Riesling
Contains sulfites

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Klaus Keller and the Excellence of German Riesling

Klaus Keller is the renowned winemaker behind Weingut Keller, one of the most prestigious wineries in Rheinhessen, famous for producing some of the world’s finest Rieslings. The Keller name is synonymous with wines of extraordinary purity, depth, and elegance, capable of competing with the great Burgundy Grand Crus.

The History of Weingut Keller

The winery’s origins date back to the 18th century, when the Keller family settled in Flörsheim-Dalsheim, in the heart of Rheinhessen. However, it was under Klaus Keller and later his son Klaus-Peter Keller that the estate reached the pinnacle of excellence, becoming a global benchmark for dry Rieslings.

Klaus Keller spent decades meticulously selecting vineyards and enhancing the terroir, drawing inspiration from Burgundian traditions to craft wines of remarkable longevity, complexity, and vibrancy.

The Terroir and Iconic Vineyards

Weingut Keller owns parcels in the most prestigious areas of Rheinhessen, with soils rich in limestone, slate, and marl, ideal for producing expressive, mineral-driven Rieslings. Some of the most renowned vineyards include:

G-Max – The rarest and most legendary Riesling from the estate, of unparalleled quality.
Abtserde – Known for its finesse and aging potential.
Hubacker – A powerful and structured Riesling.
Kirchspiel – Elegant, with a vibrant acidity.
Morstein – Famous for its intense minerality.

Winemaking Philosophy

Klaus Keller and his son Klaus-Peter have always prioritized terroir expression, using sustainable viticulture and a hands-off, artisanal approach in the cellar.

Their Rieslings, especially in trocken (dry) and Grosses Gewächs (GG) styles, are known for their crystalline fruit, lively acidity, and incredible depth.

Klaus Keller’s Legacy

Today, Klaus Keller is a respected and celebrated figure in the wine world. His legacy is carried on by his son Klaus-Peter Keller, who continues to craft extraordinary wines, highly sought after by collectors and wine lovers worldwide.

Weingut Keller is often referred to as the “DRC of Germany”, a comparison to the legendary Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, emphasizing the level of excellence achieved by the Keller family in the wine world.