Goldberg Riesling Grosse Lage Nr13
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed 5–20 years from vintage release, as it develops magnificent petrol, honeyed, and complex mineral notes with age.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
roasted pork belly, pan-seared scallops, spicy Asian cuisine
✨ wine.spec_sheet
The Wawerner Goldberg, or 'Gold Mountain,' is one of the Saar's most historic and prized grand cru vineyards, famed for its unique south-facing amphitheater and iron-rich red slate soils. Van Volxem's Goldberg Riesling Grosse Lage captures the majestic essence of this terroir. Unlike the cooler blue slate common to the region, the ferruginous red slate of the Goldberg imparts a warmer, more exotic character to the wine, yielding intense aromas of yellow peach, apricot, and wild spices, balanced by a vibrant, saline minerality. Crafted using traditional methods, including spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts and aging in large, neutral oak fuder casks, this wine pays homage to the late 19th-century golden era when Saar Rieslings were among the most expensive and sought-after luxury goods in the world.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Located in the historic viticultural commune of Wiltingen along the Saar River, Van Volxem traces its heritage back to a Roman estate and later a Jesuit monastery before being acquired and revitalized by Roman Niewodniczanski in 1999. Under his stewardship, the estate has reclaimed its status as a premier producer, focusing on historic, steep-slope grand cru vineyards such as Scharzhofberger, Wiltinger Gottesfuss, and Kanzemer Altenberg. The winery is dedicated to traditional, artisanal practices, utilizing extremely low yields from ancient, often ungrafted vines, spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts, and aging in traditional large oak fuder casks. This meticulous, terroir-centric philosophy yields highly expressive, mineral-driven Rieslings that beautifully balance rich textures with the Saar's signature vibrant acidity.