Wines made from Riesling grapes of Alsace - Page 7
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 33% of Riesling
- EarthPresent in 29% of Riesling
- Citrus fruitPresent in 28% of Riesling
- CitrusPresent in 14% of Riesling
- MineralityPresent in 12% of Riesling
- Tropical fruitPresent in 11% of Riesling
- Green applePresent in 10% of Riesling
- LemonPresent in 9% of Riesling
- ApplesPresent in 7% of Riesling
- PearPresent in 6% of Riesling
- MicrobioPresent in 5% of Riesling
- HoneyPresent in 5% of Riesling
- PeachPresent in 4% of Riesling
- PetroleumPresent in 3% of Riesling
- VegetalPresent in 3% of Riesling
- FloralPresent in 3% of Riesling
- HoneysucklePresent in 2% of Riesling
- PineapplePresent in 2% of Riesling
- MangoPresent in 2% of Riesling
- MelonPresent in 2% of Riesling
News about the grape variety Riesling
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