Wines made from Riesling grapes of Alsace Grand Cru
Discover the best wines made with Riesling as a single variety or as a blend of Alsace Grand Cru.
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 Alsace
Alsace Grand Cru is the appellation for the best still white wines in the Alsace region of northeastern France. Created in 1983, the appellation is based on a classification of the region's Vineyards made in 1975 and has been subject to several subsequent revisions. An Alsace Grand Cru wine is - almost without exception - produced from a single Grape variety. This will be indicated on the label, along with the name of the vineyard where the grapes were grown.
What are the typical flavors of the Riesling grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 52% of Riesling
- Tree fruitPresent in 50% of Riesling
- Citrus fruitPresent in 44% of Riesling
- HoneyPresent in 37% of Riesling
- PeachPresent in 32% of Riesling
- MineralityPresent in 32% of Riesling
- CitrusPresent in 32% of Riesling
- Tropical fruitPresent in 30% of Riesling
- ApplesPresent in 28% of Riesling
- MicrobioPresent in 27% of Riesling
- LemonPresent in 26% of Riesling
- OakPresent in 26% of Riesling
- ApricotPresent in 25% of Riesling
- Green applePresent in 24% of Riesling
- LimePresent in 22% of Riesling
- PearPresent in 20% of Riesling
- FloralPresent in 20% of Riesling
- Non oakPresent in 20% of Riesling
- VegetalPresent in 19% of Riesling
- PetroleumPresent in 16% of Riesling
News about the grape variety Riesling
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