Brief Introduction: Riesling is a white grape variety which originates in the Rhine region of Germany. Riesling has the ability to produce wines that run the gamut from bone dry to very sweet but are usually made in dry of semi-dry styles.
Excellent Producing Regions
Country
Region
Specific region
Germany
Rhine
Rheingau
Mosel
France
Alsace
Austria
Wachaukremetal
United States
New York
Finger Lakes
Aromas of Riesling
Mineral
Green apple
Perfumed
Flint
Apple
Rose
Kerosene
Pear
Jasmine
Bath salts
Pineapple
Musk
Cold cream
Passionfruit
Honeysuckle
Grapefruit
Guava
Floral
Citrus
Tropical fruit
Herbal
Orange peel
Lemon
Quince
Lime
Citrus blossom
The characteristics of wines made from Riesling
Riesling is an aromatic grape variety displaying flowery, almost perfumed, aromas as well as high acidity, low alchol content. Its late harvest and Botrytised dessert wine are excellent. More common aging periods for Riesling wines would be 5–15 years for dry, 10–20 years for semi-sweet and 10-30+ for sweet versions
Food match
Cuisine
It can be paired with white fish or pork, and is one of the few wines that can stand up to the stronger flavours and spices of Thai and Chinese cuisine, foods that have a high salt content.
