Saar Riesling Nr04 13
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed 2–10 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Spicy Thai curry, pan-seared trout, roasted pork belly
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Van Volxem's Saar Riesling is a brilliant showcase of the cool-climate tension and intense slate-driven minerality characteristic of the Saar valley. Sourced from steep, slate-rich slopes, this wine reflects owner Roman Niewodniczanski's dedication to restoring the Saar to its late 19th-century glory, when its wines were prized alongside the finest of Bordeaux and Burgundy. Crafted using traditional methods, including spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts and aging in large oak fuder casks, this Riesling balances a textured, harmonious palate with the Saar's signature vibrant, electric acidity.
🍾 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.