Winery Dr. Hinkel: Fine Wines Presented at ProWein 2024
The Dr. Hinkel winery in Framersheim, Rheinhessen, is now in its 18th generation. At ProWein 2024, the young winemaker Peter Hinkel presents the long-established family business in the current zeitgeist. New products such as the non-alcoholic Dri.Ver! and the completely new Signature-Rage distinguish the company, make it something special on the market and show where the development is heading.
Alcohol-free wine Dri.Ver! Sparkling is not just a dealcoholized wine
The range of grape varieties grown by the family-run winery in Rheinhessen is dominated by Riesling and Burgundy grapes, on which the estate's Pinot Gris and Pinot Blanc wines are based. Regional grape varieties such as Huxelrebe and Scheurebe are extremely important to Hinkel because they show where the winery comes from and what it stands for. The absolute star at ProWein is Hinkel's non-alcoholic Dri.Ver! Sparkling, a cuvée of Riesling and Sauvignon blanc, which is a must-try. It takes "alcohol-free" to a whole new level; it is not simply a dealcoholized wine, but a blend with verjus, a sour grape juice. This brings a great, sweet acidity to the glass, which ensures a full mouthfeel and lingering finish.
Winegrowers bear responsibility
Winemaker Peter Hinkel believes that winemakers have a certain responsibility in the development of dealcoholized products, as they reflect the zeitgeist and social change, for example in terms of health. Winegrowers should be open to this. For quality-oriented winegrowers, it is a task to produce alcohol-free wines that consumers enjoy. De-alcoholized wines are a different product to wines with alcohol content. However, if you are open to the offer, alcohol-free Dri.Ver! is a pleasure to drink and enjoy.
A young, health-conscious target group loves non-alcoholic wines
The target group for non-alcoholic wine is significantly younger, hipper and more health-conscious than the traditional wine drinker. The name Dri.Ver! alone appeals to a much younger target audience, but older customers also like to try this alcohol-free alternative and appreciate it very much. With this alcohol-free pleasure, it is safe to drive home after a visit to a restaurant or to enjoy a glass during pregnancy. Sports enthusiasts also see it as a great alternative.
Unique selling point of the Dr. Hinkel winery
The most unique selling point of the Dr. Hinkel winery is probably the combination of wonderful vineyards on limestone with its open-mindedness towards the zeitgeist as well as its enthusiasm and openness to new products and developments. This makes the Dr. Hinkel winery in Rheinhessen something very special.
