Riesling Schonfels GG

Schonfels is one of the great steep slopes of the Saar – and Van Volxem produces a Riesling from this slate soil year after year that shows why this region is one of the most exciting white wine destinations in Germany.

Roman Niewodniczanski took over the winery in 2000 and has consistently developed it into one of the leading estates on the Saar. Today, Van Volxem cultivates over 80 hectares, many of them on steep slopes with old vines growing on weathered Devonian slate. The Schonfels vineyard lies directly on the Saar River near Wiltingen – a site with long growing seasons that allows the Riesling to reach maximum ripeness while maintaining a high acidity. The Grosses Gewächs (Grand Cru) is produced dry and aged in large wooden barrels.

In the glass, it displays aromas of white peach and gooseberry, along with floral notes of chamomile and tomato blossom, and a delicate interplay of ginger and white pepper. The acidity is precise and concentrated, supported by a pronounced slate minerality that shapes the long, saline finish.

Drinking window: 2025–2035. Serving temperature 10–12 °C. Pairs well with pike-perch fillet on beurre blanc, scallops or a mature mountain cheese.