Wines made from Riesling grapes of Tasmanie
Discover the best wines made with Riesling as a single variety or as a blend of Tasmanie.
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.
More informations about the region of Tasmanie
Tasmania is the island state of the island continent and the southernmost state of Australia. It Lies 240 kilometres (150 miles) off the coast of Victoria">Victoria, across Bass Strait - a relatively shallow channel that separates the Great Australian Bight from the Tasman Sea. As in the Yarra Valley and Mornington Peninsula, across Bass Strait in Victoria, the main grape varieties are Pinot noir and Chardonnay, and all three regions are renowned for their Sparkling wines. In general, however, Tasmania's choice of grape varieties is closer to New Zealand's than Australia's, reflecting the cool maritime Climate.
What are the typical flavors of the Riesling grape variety?
- Citrus fruitPresent in 68% of Riesling
- Tree fruitPresent in 58% of Riesling
- EarthPresent in 51% of Riesling
- MicrobioPresent in 23% of Riesling
- Tropical fruitPresent in 18% of Riesling
- OakPresent in 15% of Riesling
- VegetalPresent in 13% of Riesling
- Non oakPresent in 10% of Riesling
- FloralPresent in 10% of Riesling
- SpicesPresent in 5% of Riesling
- CitrusPresent in 3% of Riesling
- Green applePresent in 2% of Riesling
- LimePresent in 2% of Riesling
- ApricotPresent in 2% of Riesling
- LemonPresent in 2% of Riesling
- Dried fruitPresent in 1% of Riesling
- MineralityPresent in 1% of Riesling
- ApplesPresent in 1% of Riesling
- HoneyPresent in 1% of Riesling
- StonePresent in 1% of Riesling
News about the grape variety Riesling
Sussex wine producers celebrate after earning PDO status
Producers including Rathfinny, Ridgeview and Bolney embarked upon their quest to turn Sussex into an appellation back in 2015. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has now finally recognised Sussex wine as a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO). It will enter the register on 5 July, 2022, giving Sussex wine the same legal status as Jersey Royal potatoes, Cornish clotted cream and Stilton cheese. Mark Driver, the former hedge fund manager who set up Rathfinny Wine Estat ...
Canada’s Okanagan Valley approves six new sub-appellations
Canada’s western province of British Columbia (BC), has approved six new sub-appellations for its most famous wine-growing region of Okanagan Valley. The Okanagan Valley is BC’s largest appellation – called Geographical Indications (GIs) in Canada. And from a standing start in 2015, it now has 11 sub-GIs following the recent ratification. The six new sub-GIs are: Summerland Valleys, Summerland Lakefront, Summerland Bench, East Kelowna Slopes, South Kelowna Slopes and Lake Country. They are now l ...
Decanter magazine latest issue: February 2022
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