Van Volxem Wine

Vineyards planted by the Romans in the 3rd century, rediscovered by monks in the Middle Ages, and revived by a brewing heir in the year 2000. Van Volxem is the Saar's most ambitious Riesling house.

Van Volxem Scharzhofberger Riesling GG 2019 German White Wine 75 cl 12,5%

Item no.: 22227865479-1106-50333

Van Volxem Scharzhofberger Riesling GG 2019 is a Grosses Gewächs and thus among the very finest wines available.
Expert's Description
Van Volxem Scharzhofberger Riesling GG 2019 is a White Wine from Saar, Mosel, Germany, made from Riesling with an alcohol content of 12.5%. The wine comes from Scharzhofberg, one of the Saar valley's most legendary vineyards, a steep amphitheatre-shaped slope with perfect exposure in a cool, windy side valley. Van Volxem was taken over and revitalised by Roman Niewodniczanski in 1999, who set out to rediscover the golden age of Saar wine from the late 1800s, and the estate today farms over 60 hectares of slate soil in the region. GG stands for Grosses Gewächs, the VDP designation for dry top wines from the finest single vineyards, and the product is certified by VDP - Verband Deutscher Prädikatsweingüter.
Tasting Notes
Nose
Ripe apricot, wet slate and a hint of citrus blossom on the nose.
Palate
Dry, concentrated and mineral on the palate with intense fruit and vibrant acidity.
Finish
The finish is long and saline.
Serving & Food Pairing
Serve chilled at 10-12°C in a white wine glass. Pairs well with richer fish dishes, lobster or spiced Asian food.
Specifications
Name: Scharzhofberger Riesling GG
Producer/Winery: Van Volxem
Region/Country: Scharzhofberg, Saar, Mosel, Germany
Appellation/Classification: Grosses Gewächs, VDP.GROSSE LAGE
Grape variety: Riesling
Vintage: 2019
ABV: 12.5%
Size: 75 CL
Serving temperature: 10-12°C
Decanting recommended: No
Glass type: White wine glass
EAN no.: 4022434419230
Flavour Profile
Dry · Mineral · Concentrated · Saline
Investment Potential
Medium. Scharzhofberg is considered among the Mosel/Saar region's absolute finest single vineyards, and Van Volxem's bottlings from here have repeatedly won awards as among Germany's best white wines, giving the wine solid ageing potential and sought-after status among collectors.
Did You Know?
The wine from VDP.GROSSE LAGE Scharzhofberger Pergentsknopp - a selected parcel within Scharzhofberg itself - was named the best white wine in Germany by Vinum Wine Guide in 2017.
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About Van Volxem Wine

Van Volxem is one of the Saar region's most prestigious wineries, known for its dry, terroir-driven Rieslings from some of Germany's most historic slate vineyards. The estate has revived the Saar's standing as one of Germany's finest Riesling regions.

History & Background

The vineyards were planted and cultivated by the Romans as early as the 3rd century, as part of a Roman villa complex. In the 11th century, monks rediscovered the estate, cultivated it, and founded the monastery cellar in 1743. After the French Revolution, the church property was secularised and became the property of Gustav von Volxem, a brewing heir from Brussels, who founded the winery under his own name. The estate remained in the family for four generations before being taken over in 2000 by entrepreneur and Bitburger heir Roman Niewodniczanski, after a period of financial difficulty.

Production & Style

Van Volxem still vinifies mainly dry wines and uses grapes from vines at least 30 years old, grown on the Saar region's fine slate soils. In the late 1800s, Saar wines achieved top prices at the important Trier auctions, often higher than prices from the Mosel itself.

Signature Style

Dry, Mineral, Aromatic
The taste offers mirabelle plum, elderflower and white peach, carried by the characteristic minerality of the Saar region's slate soil.

Facts

Winery	Weingut Van Volxem
Founded	1743 (revived 2000)
Region	Saar
Country	Germany
Owner	Roman Niewodniczanski
Pronounced	van FOLK-sem
Grape varieties	Riesling
Official website	vanvolxem.com

Did you know?

Although the Saar makes up only around 10% of the entire Mosel region, nearly half of the "best Mosel wines" sold at auction in Trier in the late 1800s came from Saar estates.

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Van Volxem Wine

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