Van Volxem VV Slate Riesling dry

Saar Riesling on slate soil: citrus, mirabelle, salty finish.

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Van Volxem VV Slate Riesling dry

Mineral, precise, with the characteristic slate spice of the Saar: The VV Schiefer Riesling from Van Volxem shows why this region is one of the most exciting Riesling destinations in Germany.

Roman Niewodniczanski took over the Van Volxem winery in 1999 and has consistently developed it into one of the leading Saar estates. The wines grow on the typical weathered soils of the Saar region—blue-gray slate that warms the vines during the day and cools them at night. This thermal effect shapes the acidity and mineral depth that characterize Van Volxem Rieslings.

In the glass, the VV Schiefer displays bright citrus and yellow fruit notes—ripe apple, mirabelle plum—with a distinct slate undertone reminiscent of wet stone. The acidity is lively yet integrated, the finish dry and saline. Rated 91 points (Falstaff, 2014 vintage) .

  • Dishes: Grilled pike-perch, asparagus with hollandaise sauce, mild goat cheese
  • Temperature: 10–12 °C
  • Occasion: During the week with a good fish dish or as an aperitif with olives and bread
Grape variety Riesling
Origin Saar, Germany
Taste Dry
Alcohol 12 % Vol.
Serving temp. 10–12 °C
Volume 0,75 l
Country of origin Germany
Region Saar
Grape variety Riesling
Wine color White Wine
Vintage 2024
Alcohol content 12 % Vol.
Residual sugar 4 g/l
Taste Dry

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The Winery

Van Volxem

VDP Member Estate

The Van Volxem winery is located in Wiltingen on the Saar, south of the city of Trier. The history of the winery dates back to the 3rd century and it has been owned by Roman Niewodniczanski since 2000. The winery has a total vineyard area of 42 hectares, which is divided into nine sites.

Among the best sites are Wiltinger Gottesfuß, Scharzhofberger, and Bockstein. The soils consist mainly of Devonian slate. 96% Riesling grapes and four percent Pinot Blanc grapes are grown for the production of Van Volxem wines. Approximately 280,000 bottles of wine are produced annually.

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