Wines made from Riesling grapes

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More informations about the variety Riesling

White Riesling is a grape variety that originated in France (Alsace). It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. White Riesling can be found in many vineyards: Alsace, Loire Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Lorraine, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, South West.

What are the typical flavors of the Riesling grape variety?

Tree fruitPresent in 100% of Riesling
Citrus fruitPresent in 100% of Riesling
EarthPresent in 99% of Riesling
Tropical fruitPresent in 91% of Riesling
MicrobioPresent in 88% of Riesling
OakPresent in 86% of Riesling
Non oakPresent in 80% of Riesling
SpicesPresent in 71% of Riesling
VegetalPresent in 66% of Riesling
FloralPresent in 64% of Riesling

Dried fruitPresent in 44% of Riesling
HoneyPresent in 44% of Riesling
PeachPresent in 43% of Riesling
ApricotPresent in 43% of Riesling
MineralityPresent in 42% of Riesling
CitrusPresent in 42% of Riesling
ApplesPresent in 39% of Riesling
LemonPresent in 36% of Riesling
PineapplePresent in 35% of Riesling
PearPresent in 35% of Riesling

News about the grape variety Riesling

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