Goldberg Riesling GG
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2035
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
roasted pork belly, pan-seared sea bass, creamy poultry dishes
✨ Technical Specifications
The Wawerner Goldberg, or Golden Mountain, is one of the Saar valley's most legendary grand cru sites, historically esteemed during the Prussian empire for producing some of the region's most opulent wines. Van Volxem's Goldberg Riesling GG (Grosses Gewächs) is a profound expression of this steep, south-facing amphitheater, where ancient vines dig deep into iron-rich red slate and quartz soils. This unique terroir imparts a distinct, smoky minerality and a rich, textured structure to the wine. Roman Niewodniczanski's commitment to traditional craftsmanship shines here: the grapes are harvested at peak maturity, gently pressed, and spontaneously fermented with native yeasts in large, neutral oak fuder casks. The resulting dry Riesling beautifully marries the Saar's signature vibrant, crystalline acidity with a luxurious, multi-layered palate of yellow stone fruits, wild herbs, and a persistent, salty finish.
🍾 About the Producer
With viticultural roots reaching back to Roman antiquity and an 18th-century Jesuit monastery, Weingut Van Volxem is a historic estate situated in Wiltingen along the steep slopes of the Saar in Germany's Mosel region. The estate experienced a dramatic renaissance when Roman Niewodniczanski acquired it in 1999, dedicating the estate to restoring the Saar's historic reputation for world-class, dry-style wines crafted with artisanal precision. Working with venerable old vines across premier Grand Cru terroirs—including iconic sites like Scharzhofberger, Wiltinger Gottesfuss, and Kanzemer Altenberg—the winery practices low yields, hand-harvesting, and spontaneous fermentation in traditional wooden casks. Van Volxem is celebrated internationally for its powerful, mineral-etched Riesling Grosses Gewächs, old-vine cuvées, and expressive traditional method sparkling wines.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Riesling
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
12-12.5%