Riesling Kabinett Rotschiefer

Light-footed, great game: This Kabinett from the red slate of the Saar has just 8.5% ABV — and yet has everything that makes a good Riesling.

Van Volxem is one of the driving forces behind the Riesling renaissance on the Saar. Since Roman Niewodniczanski took over the winery in 2000, the old steep slopes have been consistently restored and organically cultivated. The red slate, after which this wine is named, provides iron-rich, warm soils — a rarity in the cool Saar valley, which allows for early-ripening grapes with natural residual sweetness.

In the glass: light straw yellow. On the nose, peach, mirabelle, and a hint of citrus blossom. On the palate, a lively acidity structure unfolds, which cleanly frames the subtle sweetness — not a feeling of sugar, but tension. The finish is salty-mineral, with a length that is surprising for this category.

Serving temperature 8–10 °C. Pairs well with Asian cuisine with light spice, goat cheese, steamed sea fish, or simply as an aperitif on a long summer evening.