Wines made from Riesling grapes of Okanagan Valley
Discover the best wines made with Riesling as a single variety or as a blend of Okanagan Valley.
More informations about the variety Riesling
Crystalline, taut whites with vibrant acidity and aromas of citrus, green apple, white flowers, vineyard peach and mineral/petrol notes with age. Made as dry (Trocken, Alsace), off-dry (Kabinett, Spätlese) and sweet (Auslese, Beerenauslese, Trockenbeerenauslese, late harvest). Star of the Moselle, Rheingau, Alsace AOC and Wachau. Also exported to Clare Valley and Finger Lakes.
More informations about the region of British Columbia
Main vineyard of western Canada, unique climatic contrast. Cooler north: fine Pinot Noir with red fruits, mineral Riesling, balanced Chardonnay. Sunny desert south (Osoyoos): firm Cabernet Sauvignon, round Merlot, spicy deep Syrah. World-renowned specialty: Icewine from Riesling or Vidal, sweet and concentrated (apricot, honey, candied fruits), from grapes frozen on the vine.
What are the typical flavors of the Riesling grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 88% of Riesling
- EarthPresent in 80% of Riesling
- Citrus fruitPresent in 79% of Riesling
- Tropical fruitPresent in 53% of Riesling
- OakPresent in 38% of Riesling
- MicrobioPresent in 37% of Riesling
- VegetalPresent in 24% of Riesling
- Non oakPresent in 19% of Riesling
- FloralPresent in 17% of Riesling
- SpicesPresent in 14% of Riesling
- Red fruitPresent in 10% of Riesling
- Black fruitPresent in 2% of Riesling
- Dried fruitPresent in 1% of Riesling
- ApplesPresent in 1% of Riesling
- Green applePresent in 1% of Riesling
- MineralityPresent in 1% of Riesling
- LemonPresent in 1% of Riesling
- PearPresent in 1% of Riesling