“Volratz” Riesling Trocken 2023
A dry, mature-edged Riesling with citrus, orchard fruit, and a firm mineral line. Precise, food-friendly, and quietly serious.
From the historic Schloss Vollrads estate in Germany’s Rheingau – one of the world’s oldest wine estates with over 800 years of winemaking tradition – the 2023 Volratz Riesling Trocken is a shining example of classic regional style.
Made from 100% Riesling grown on south-facing slopes of quartzite and shale, it delivers bright citrus and ripe stone-fruit flavors wrapped in refreshing acidity and a clean mineral finish.
Elegant, crisp, and food-friendly, it reflects both the heritage of Rheingau Riesling and Schloss Vollrads’ dedication to quality.
Germany
Rheingau
Riesling
750ml
12%
2023“Volratz” Riesling Trocken is a dry German Riesling showing a more classical, food-oriented side of the grape than softer Kabinett or off-dry styles. The Trocken designation is crucial here: this is made to be dry, structured, and mineral rather than fruity-sweet, which makes it particularly attractive to drinkers who enjoy precision and restraint in white wine.
With a few years of bottle age, the 2023 vintage has had time to move beyond primary fruit without losing freshness. That often brings extra complexity to dry Riesling, allowing citrus and orchard fruit to sit alongside a more savoury, stony profile and the first hints of development.
A great pick for those who want to explore German Riesling beyond the sweeter stereotypes. It keeps the grape’s natural aromatic lift, but channels it into something tighter, drier, and more gastronomic.
A dry, light- to medium-bodied white with brisk acidity and a distinctly mineral structure. It is more about line, freshness, and subtle development than overt fruitiness.
The wine works best at the table, where its dryness and acidity can really shine. In simple terms: a properly dry German Riesling — crisp, stony, and quietly complex rather than soft or fruity.
- Appearance: Pale gold with green-silver tints.
- Nose: Lemon peel, apple, wet stone, and subtle mature Riesling notes.
- Palate: Dry citrus fruit with mineral definition and quiet savoury depth.
- Texture: Light- to medium-bodied with brisk acidity.
- Finish: Long, dry, and stony.
- Overall Impression: A composed and food-friendly dry Riesling with both freshness and a little bottle-aged interest.
- Grilled White Fish – The wine’s dryness and acidity are ideal here.
- Schnitzel – Excellent with crisp fried dishes and lemon.
- Goat’s Cheese – Strong enough to handle tangy, fresh cheese.
- Roast Chicken – A versatile dry Riesling pairing.
- Shellfish – Particularly good with cleaner, saline dishes.
- Serve at 9–11°C.
- No decanting needed, though a few minutes in the glass can help reveal the wine’s development.
- Use a medium white wine glass.
- Drink now and over the next 3–5 years.
