Wines made from Riesling grapes of Austria
Discover the best wines made with Riesling as a single variety or as a blend of Austria.
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 wines of Austria
Austria - a mountainous, landlocked country in Central Europe - is enjoying a renaissance as a wine nation. It has shaken off decades of controversy caused by a handful of negligent people and has become a model of modern European wine, leading the way in quality and innovation. Balancing tradition and modernity, the Austrian wine industry has retained classics such as Sweet Ausbruch and Strohwein, while actively developing modern, consumer-friendly wines, such as its signature style: Gruner Veltliner, a crisp, Aromatic white wine. Officially, 35 Grape varieties are permitted for the production of Austrian quality wine, of which almost two-thirds are white varieties.
What are the typical flavors of the Riesling grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 100% of Riesling
- Tree fruitPresent in 99% of Riesling
- Citrus fruitPresent in 96% of Riesling
- MicrobioPresent in 77% of Riesling
- Tropical fruitPresent in 74% of Riesling
- OakPresent in 66% of Riesling
- VegetalPresent in 55% of Riesling
- SpicesPresent in 53% of Riesling
- Non oakPresent in 52% of Riesling
- FloralPresent in 40% of Riesling
- MineralityPresent in 19% of Riesling
- CitrusPresent in 18% of Riesling
- PeachPresent in 18% of Riesling
- HoneyPresent in 17% of Riesling
- LemonPresent in 16% of Riesling
- ApricotPresent in 15% of Riesling
- ApplesPresent in 15% of Riesling
- Green applePresent in 15% of Riesling
- LimePresent in 15% of Riesling
- GrapefruitPresent in 14% of Riesling
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