Wines made from Riesling grapes of British Columbia
Discover the best wines made with Riesling as a single variety or as a blend of British Columbia.
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 British Columbia
British Columbia is Canada's westernmost province, located on the edge of the Pacific Ocean. The diversity of landscapes here – from rainy islands to desert-like valley floors – means that a wide variety of Grapes are planted here. They include Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Riesling, as well as Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. While volumes are lower than those of the province of Ontario, British Columbia is home to a rapidly growing wine industry.
What are the typical flavors of the Riesling grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 35% of Riesling
- Citrus fruitPresent in 25% of Riesling
- EarthPresent in 20% of Riesling
- Tropical fruitPresent in 12% of Riesling
- MicrobioPresent in 5% of Riesling