Van Volxem : Schiefer Riesling 2023

Characteristics and tasting advice for the Schiefer Riesling 2023 from Van Volxem

Tasting

Nose
Peach and apricot are among the fragrances mingling in a fresh and lively nose.

Palate
Smooth and supported by a beautiful acidity providing balance, the palate extends its finesse to a crystalline finish.

Storage

This great German wine can wait in the cellar until 2028 to express its full aromatic palette.

Service

For optimal tasting, serve at 8-10°C.

A fresh and precise Moselle white wine

The property

Originally a monastery, the estate acquired in the 18th century by the Van Volxem family was bought by Roman Niewodniczanski in 2000, with the ambition to perpetuate the tradition of excellence in the production of great Moselle wines. The Van Volxem estate is located near the famous Egon Müller estate, in the heart of Wiltingen, one of the first strongholds of Saar viticulture, in Germany. With their elegance and aromatic richness, the estate's cuvées are among the greatest white wines in the world.

The vineyard

Van Volxem watches over an exceptional terroir located on the banks of the Saar, in Germany, whose soils and cool climate provide an aromatic palette and intensity that define the unique style of the estate. Managed manually with respect for the environment and following the principles of organic farming, the vineyard, part of which is ungrafted, delivers a deliberately limited yield in order to retain only the berries at optimal maturity and quality.

The wine

This Schiefer Riesling 2023 is a Moselle wine made from vineyards located between 250 and 350 meters above sea level. The residual sugar content in this white wine is 7.5 g/l.

Vinification and ageing

The grapes harvested manually between late October and early November undergo fermentation via indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tanks, just like the ageing of 6 to 7 months.

Blend

Riesling (100%).