Wijnfestival Zwolle with Van Volxem Master Classes 9. June 2015
The fourth Wijnfestival Zwolle took place in a romantic spot in the middle of a beautiful medieval small town near Amsterdam under the most gorgeous summer weather with many good-humored, mostly young wine enthusiasts and lots of tasty wines.
The party atmosphere was contagious! Thanks to the organizers Arjan Broekman and his team from “Wijnhuis” for the excellent organi...
Located in the historical center of Wiltingen in the Saar Valley, Weingut Van Volxem dates back to Roman times. At this site was a Roman villa, whose fragments are still visible today. The vineyards of the estate—which were already planted in the best slate slopes in the 3rd century—are among the oldest in the region. Monks rediscovered the estate in the 11th century, and the Society of Jesus cultivated the vineyards in the 16th century. In 17...
Since Roman times, wines have been made here from the steep slate slopes of the Saar, which are among the best in the world. In the tradition of natural wines, our mission is also to maintain our unique cultural landscape with hard work in the vineyards.
In 1896, the well-known German terroir expert Franz Schneider wrote in the Trier-based wine journal Der Winzer: “In choosing a piece of land in which the most noble and healthy—the crown of...
The focus of our time-consuming work is a conscious return to a traditional, artisanal approach and a respect for the distinctiveness of our steep slate slopes. It is this Burgundian idea of terroir and cru, or “growth,” for designating the top vineyard sites, which formed the basis of the worldwide success of the wines from the Mosel and Saar during the period of the German Empire. We are committed to this heritage.
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Following the long tradition at Van Volxem, our wines are mostly fermented dry or off-dry. These are wines to be consumed with food. They are moderate in alcohol, ripe in acidity, and complex in structure. Their special character comes from the stony, mineral-rich slate soils of our fascinating steep slopes—relics of over 400-million-year-old marine deposits. It is the pursuit of harmony and balance in the glass that forms the style of Van Vol...
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