Portrait of Roman Niewodniczanski
i. Biography
The Climb
Since 2000, the work at Weingut Van Volxem in Wiltingen has been defined by Roman Niewodniczanski in a dual capacity: owner and winemaker. That combination keeps control of both the business and the cellar inside one set of hands.
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Today
At Weingut Van Volxem in Wiltingen, the present-tense craft is still built on that same split role. Roman Niewodniczanski remains both owner and winemaker, with the estate’s direction and its wines tied to the same desk.
Signature
Among the estate’s signatures, Roman Niewodniczanski names 1900 Riesling Deutscher Sekt Brut 2011 Saar.
In Their Words “I see the future of laboriously crafted Saar wines primarily in the mid-price range and the premium segment.”
Recognition
Winemaker of the Year honors came in 2012. The title came again in 2018.
FAQ
Asked of Roman
What is Roman Niewodniczanski known for?
He is known as the winemaker and owner of Weingut Van Volxem in Wiltingen and as Winemaker of the Year in 2012 and 2018.
What has he said about Saar wines?
"I see the future of laboriously crafted Saar wines primarily in the mid-price range and the premium segment."
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