Wines made from Riesling grapes of Alsace - Page 2
Discover the best wines made with Riesling as a single variety or as a blend of Alsace.
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, located in the extreme north-east of France, is Distinguished from other French wine regions by its strong Franco-Germanic influences. These influences are the result of a back-and-forth between the German and French sovereignties over the last few centuries. They can be seen not only in the architecture and culture of Alsace, but also in the wines. Alsace wines are produced under three main appellations: Alsace and Alsace Grand Cru for still white wines (Sweet and Dry), and Crémant d'Alsace for Sparkling wines.
What are the typical flavors of the Riesling grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 94% of Riesling
- EarthPresent in 92% of Riesling
- Citrus fruitPresent in 92% of Riesling
- CitrusPresent in 76% of Riesling
- MineralityPresent in 67% of Riesling
- ApplesPresent in 64% of Riesling
- HoneyPresent in 62% of Riesling
- Tropical fruitPresent in 60% of Riesling
- LemonPresent in 57% of Riesling
- PeachPresent in 54% of Riesling
- MicrobioPresent in 53% of Riesling
- Green applePresent in 48% of Riesling
- PearPresent in 46% of Riesling
- OakPresent in 44% of Riesling
- VegetalPresent in 39% of Riesling
- LimePresent in 35% of Riesling
- ApricotPresent in 33% of Riesling
- PetroleumPresent in 33% of Riesling
- Non oakPresent in 32% of Riesling
- PineapplePresent in 28% of Riesling
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