Wines made from Riesling grapes of Alsace - Page 3
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 86% of Riesling
- EarthPresent in 79% of Riesling
- Citrus fruitPresent in 78% of Riesling
- CitrusPresent in 61% of Riesling
- MineralityPresent in 54% of Riesling
- HoneyPresent in 47% of Riesling
- PeachPresent in 45% of Riesling
- MicrobioPresent in 44% of Riesling
- ApplesPresent in 42% of Riesling
- Tropical fruitPresent in 41% of Riesling
- Green applePresent in 37% of Riesling
- LemonPresent in 36% of Riesling
- PearPresent in 32% of Riesling
- OakPresent in 32% of Riesling
- LimePresent in 31% of Riesling
- VegetalPresent in 28% of Riesling
- StonePresent in 24% of Riesling
- ApricotPresent in 23% of Riesling
- PineapplePresent in 21% of Riesling
- Non oakPresent in 18% of Riesling
News about the grape variety Riesling
Brazil’s Altos de Pinto Bandeira is named first DO exclusively for sparkling wines in the New World
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DWWA 2022: Sneak preview of styles to look out for
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San Luis Obispo Coast recognised as newest AVA
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