Wiltinger Gottesfuss Riesling Grosse Lage Alte Reben Nr24
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Typically best enjoyed 5 to 20 years from the vintage release, with the finest vintages capable of aging gracefully for decades.
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Roasted pork belly, spicy Asian cuisine, seared scallops
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The Wiltinger Gottesfuss—translating to the 'Foot of God'—is one of the Saar's most legendary and steepest grand cru vineyards. Characterized by its dramatic, near-vertical slope and iron-rich red Devonian slate soils, this vineyard yields wines of singular intensity and wild, spicy character. Van Volxem's 'Alte Reben' (old vines) bottling from this site is sourced from extremely old, partially ungrafted Riesling vines, some of which are over a century old. These ancient vines naturally produce minuscule yields of highly concentrated grapes. In the cellar, Roman Niewodniczanski adheres to traditional, minimalist winemaking, utilizing spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in large, neutral oak fuder casks. The resulting wine is a masterclass in tension, balancing a rich, textured palate of ripe stone fruits and exotic spices with the vibrant, electric acidity and profound smoky minerality that defines the Saar.
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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.