In the glass
Aroma: green apple, lime, wet stone
Palate: citrus, mineral, spice
Schloss Vollrads's estate dry Riesling under the Volratz label: green apple, lime and Rheingau slate at a friendly entry-level price.
What it pairs with
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Pan-fried zander
Citrus snap and slate minerality slice through brown butter on the freshwater fish. -
Asparagus with hollandaise
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High-acid Riesling balances buttery sauce and lifts the herbaceous white spear. -
Vietnamese summer rolls
Crisp Riesling acidity refreshes against fresh herbs and shrimp.
How to serve Volratz Riesling Trocken
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass — the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Pan-fried zander, Asparagus with hollandaise, Vietnamese summer rolls. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Volratz is Schloss Vollrads's modern-label everyday estate dry Riesling on the 800-year-old Riesling-only Winkel estate, named after the historic Greiffenclau-Volrads family.
Facts
- Producer
- Schloss Vollrads
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- VDP.Gutswein Rheingau
- ABV
- 12.0%
- Price
- EUR 12 to 18 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1 to 6 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2010
Frequently asked about Volratz Riesling Trocken
What does Volratz Riesling Trocken taste like?
On the nose, green apple, lime, wet stone. On the palate, citrus, mineral, spice. Structurally medium-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. Schloss Vollrads's estate dry Riesling under the Volratz label: green apple, lime and Rheingau slate at a friendly entry-level price.
When should I drink Volratz Riesling Trocken?
Drink 1 to 6 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Volratz Riesling Trocken?
Pan-fried zander is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Asparagus with hollandaise and Vietnamese summer rolls. Citrus snap and slate minerality slice through brown butter on the freshwater fish.
Is Volratz Riesling Trocken vegan?
No — the producer uses traditional animal-derived fining agents (typically egg whites or isinglass) during clarification, so the wine is not vegan.
What grapes are in Volratz Riesling Trocken?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as VDP.Gutswein Rheingau.