Description
Land | Germany |
Region | Moselle |
Rebsorten | Riesling 100% |
Alkoholgehalt | NV |
Füllstand | Top-Shoulder |
Verschlußart | cork stopper |
Kennzeichnung | Contains sulphites |
Farbe | White |
Inverkehrbringer | Vineyard Van Volxem, Zum Schlossberg 347, 54459 Wiltingen, Germany |
Charakter | Sweet |
Servierempfehlung | Do not decant 8-10°C |
Trinkempfehlung | 1990 - 2040 |
Jahrgang | 1971 |
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Scharzhofberger Riesling Auslese Bernd Van Volxem 1971

The Van Volxem Scharzhofberger Riesling Auslese Bernd Van Volxem 1971 is an impressive example of a mature German Riesling of the highest quality. This wine comes from the renowned Scharzhofberger vineyard, considered one of the best sites on the Mosel.
The wine's color ranges from golden to amber, reflecting its long aging period. The bouquet is deep and complex, with a variety of aromas blending harmoniously. Notes of dried apricots, ripe peaches, honey, and spices rise from the glass. These are accompanied by nuances of dried flowers, herbs, and a subtle mineral presence. It's fascinating how the aromas have evolved and achieved impressive depth.
On the palate, the Van Volxem Scharzhofberger Riesling Auslese Bernd Van Volxem 1971 is full-bodied and rich. The acidity is well integrated, lending the wine a lively freshness, while the residual sugar creates a pleasant sweetness and richness. The wine displays a wonderful balance between sweetness and acidity, unfolding complex flavors of caramelized fruit, honey, nuts, and spices. The finish is long, silky, and characterized by remarkable elegance.
The Van Volxem Scharzhofberger Riesling Auslese Bernd Van Volxem 1971 is a wine of exceptional complexity and refinement. Its long maturation period has given it astonishing depth and harmonious balance. This wine is a delight for discerning wine lovers who want to experience the fascinating development of a mature Riesling. It is ideal as an accompaniment to fine cheeses, foie gras, or desserts. Enjoy this mature Van Volxem Riesling at your leisure and let yourself be enchanted by its impressive elegance and complexity.
Van Volxem
Information about the winemaker:
The van Volxem winery is located in the Moselle wine-growing region, more precisely in the Saar wine region. It is only thirteen kilometers from Trier in the municipality of Wiltingen and is internationally known for its dry Riesling wines. Since the takeover by the owner Roman Niewodniczanski in 2000, the winery has continued the legendary tradition of Saar wines of the 19th and 20th centuries. Weingut van Volxem is home to some of the oldest steep slopes in the history of viticulture.
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