In the glass
What it pairs with
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Roast turbot
Power and deep minerality match the meaty fish. -
Veal sweetbreads
Slate-driven structure cuts the rich offal. -
Mosel river trout meuniere
Bright slate-driven acidity and citrus mirror the brown-butter and lemon of the local fish.
How to serve Volz Riesling GG
Allow 35 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 30 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 10-12°C. Cellar temperature (10-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a medium-sized white-wine glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Roast turbot, Veal sweetbreads, Mosel river trout meuniere. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
A powerful dry Grosses Gewachs from the steep Wiltinger Gottesfuss Volz parcel: deeply mineral, slate-driven and built for long ageing.
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Van Volxem
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- VDP.Grosse Lage Mosel
- Price
- EUR 70 to 130 at retail
- Drinking window
- 8 to 30 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2010
Frequently asked about Volz Riesling GG
What does Volz Riesling GG taste like?
Structurally full-bodied, racy acidity with a long finish. A powerful dry Grosses Gewachs from the steep Wiltinger Gottesfuss Volz parcel: deeply mineral, slate-driven and built for long ageing.
When should I drink Volz Riesling GG?
Drink 8 to 30 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Volz Riesling GG?
Roast turbot is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Veal sweetbreads and Mosel river trout meuniere. Power and deep minerality match the meaty fish.
What grapes are in Volz Riesling GG?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as VDP.Grosse Lage Mosel.