Wines made from Riesling grapes of Flandre
Discover the best wines made with Riesling as a single variety or as a blend of Flandre.
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 Flandre
The wine region of Flandre of Belgium. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Meerdael or the Domaine Clos d'Opleeuw produce mainly wines white, red and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Flandre are Chardonnay, Pinot noir and Johanniter, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Flandre often reveals types of flavors of cream, non oak or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of floral, tropical fruit or citrus fruit.
What are the typical flavors of the Riesling grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 1% of Riesling
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Riesling
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Riesling
- Tropical fruitPresent in 1% of Riesling
News about the grape variety Riesling
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