2024 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 11.5%
Grape Varieties Riesling
Classification Deutscher Qualitätswein (QbA), feinherb
Region Mosel
Soil Barren slate soils in steep mosel sites
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details The grapes are described as hand-selected from Mosel slate slopes; recommended serving temperature is 8–10°C.
Tasting Notes Ripe apricot, peach, freshness and fine minerality
Food Pairing Light meat, summer salads, fine fish dishes, spicy foods and fruit-based sauces
Critics Ratings 92/100 (Richard Bampfield MW)

2022 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 11.5%
Grape Varieties Riesling
Drinking Window 2024–2026
Classification Feinherb; retailer testing record labels it halbtrocken
Region Mosel
Tasting Notes Pale light yellow; mandarin, peach, yellow apple and fresh citrus; lively acidity; nearly dry impression
Food Pairing Potato fritters with cured salmon and crème fraîche, or fine potato soup
Critics Ratings 16/20 by Claudia Stern (Vinum); 91/100 by Richard Bampfield for Lidl lot L27231A1

2021 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 11.5%
Residual Sugar 17 g/L
Total Acidity 7.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties Riesling; the record also flags “Cuvée: Ja” but gives no components or percentages
Classification Feinherb still white wine
Region Mosel
Closure Screw Cap
Production Details Recommended serving temperature is 8–10°C; the assessed package was a 0.75-L bottle.
Critics Ratings 90/100 (Richard Bampfield; Lidl lot L14221A1, tested May 2022)

2020 Technical Specifications

Classification Halbtrocken
Region Mosel
Critics Ratings 89/100 (Richard Bampfield; Lidl lot L16211A1, tested May 2021)

2019 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 12.0%
Grape Varieties Riesling
Classification Halbtrocken
Region Mosel
Production Details The 2019 was the debut release and was produced for Lidl with Van Volxem's contracted grower partners.
Tasting Notes Pale yellow with green-silver reflections; banana, peach, apricot, ripe pear, grass and wet slate; lime, slight sweetness, mineral texture, minimal tannin, long finish, apricot jam and vanilla
Critics Ratings 85/100 from Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate; 90/100 from Richard Bampfield for Lidl lot L11201A1

Producer Information

Address
Zum Schlossberg 347,54459 Wiltingen
Phone
+49 (0)6501/80229-0
Owner
Roman Niewodniczanski
Cellarmaster
Christoph Friedrich