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Van Volxem Riesling Alte Reben Dry 2014
750ml - 1 Bottle
Bottle:
$46.65
Niewodniczanski always presents this bottling subsequent to his Wiltinger Braunfels, not to mention to his other two...
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Van Volxem Riesling Altenberg Alte Reben GG 2018
750ml - 1 Bottle
Bottle:
$48.23
Bright elderflower, lime cordial, jasmine and honeysuckle frolic through the nose. Burly and serious on the palate,...
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Van Volxem Riesling Altenberg Alte Reben GG 2020
1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
Bottle:
$91.62
The 2020 Altenberg Alte Reben GG is clear, bright, fresh and precise on the nose, with concentrated and flinty fruit...
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Van Volxem Riesling Altenberg Alte Reben GG 2020
750ml - 1 Bottle
Bottle:
$47.44
The 2020 Altenberg Alte Reben GG is clear, bright, fresh and precise on the nose, with concentrated and flinty fruit...
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Van Volxem Riesling Altenberg Alte Reben GG 2021
1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
Bottle:
$154.45
A very peachy, elegant and precisely balanced 2021 GG with plenty of fine tannins adding weight and very neatly...
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Van Volxem
Varietal: Riesling
Riesling grapes have been grown in and around central Europe for centuries, and over time, they became the lasting symbol of south Germany's ancient and proud wine culture. Whilst the reputation of German wines abroad has in the past been mixed, the Germans themselves take an enormous amount of pride in their wineries, and Riesling grapes have now spread around the globe, growing anywhere with the correct climate in which they can thrive. Riesling grape varietals generally require much cooler climatic conditions than many other white grapes, and they are generally considered to be a very 'terroir expressive' varietal, meaning that the features and characteristics of the terroir they are grown on comes across in the flavors and aromas in the bottle. It is this important feature which has allowed Riesling wines to be elevated into the category of 'fine' white wines, as the features of the top quality bottles are generally considered to be highly unique and offer much to interest wine enthusiasts.
Country: Germany
As in many Old World countries, the rise of viticulture in Germany came about as a result of the Roman Empire, who saw the potential for vine cultivation in the vast flatlands around the base of the Rhine valley. Indeed, for over a thousand years, Germany's wine production levels were enormous, with much of the south of the country being used more or less exclusively for growing grapes. Over time, this diminished to make way for expanding cities and other types of industries, but Southern Germany remains very much an important wine region within Europe, with many beautifully balanced and flavorful German wines being prized by locals and international wine lovers alike. The hills around Baden-Baden and Mannheim are especially noteworthy, as these produce the high end of the characteristic semi-sweet white wines which couple so perfectly with German cheeses and pickled vegetables. However, all of Germany's wine producing regions have something special and unique to offer, and are a joy to explore and experience.