Wines made from Riesling grapes of Moselle
Discover the best wines made with Riesling as a single variety or as a blend of Moselle.
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 Moselle
Moselle is an appellation covering white, red and rosé wines from an area in the administrative department of Moselle in Northeastern France. The Vineyard">Vineyard zone covers land on both sides of the Mosel River (known locally as the Moselle), before it flows north to form the heart of Germany's famed Mosel wine region. Moselle wines are most often light, Aromatic whites with crisp Acidity. They are made predominantly from the Auxerrois Blanc and Müller-Thurgau grape varieties.
What are the typical flavors of the Riesling grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 31% of Riesling
- Citrus fruitPresent in 28% of Riesling
- EarthPresent in 23% of Riesling
- MicrobioPresent in 13% of Riesling
- Tropical fruitPresent in 9% of Riesling
- Non oakPresent in 5% of Riesling
- OakPresent in 5% of Riesling
- SpicesPresent in 5% of Riesling
- VegetalPresent in 4% of Riesling
- FloralPresent in 3% of Riesling
- CitrusPresent in 3% of Riesling
- HoneyPresent in 2% of Riesling
- MineralityPresent in 2% of Riesling
- ApplesPresent in 2% of Riesling
- PearPresent in 1% of Riesling
- BiscuitsPresent in 1% of Riesling
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Riesling
- YeastPresent in 1% of Riesling
- NuttyPresent in 1% of Riesling
- HayPresent in 1% of Riesling
News about the grape variety Riesling
Alsace’s Domaine Zind-Humbrecht: 2019 releases tasted
It is always reassuring to find flourishing examples of family continuity in French wine estates. At the famous Domaine Zind-Humbrecht in Alsace, Pierre-Emile Humbrecht is the latest to join the family business. In preparation, he studied at the Changins School of Viticulture and Enology in Switzerland and then completed internships at wine estates, beginning with Thérèse Chappaz in that same country for 18 months, followed by a six-month period at Domaine Tissot in the Jura and then nearly eigh ...
Warmer climate to boost UK wine production, says study
Higher growing season temperatures over the next 20 years are likely to further increase the UK’s potential for wine production, according to new modelling on ‘near-term’ climate change impact on the sector. Yet wineries also need flexibility to adapt to challenges, said the study, published in the Oeno One journal and part of a wider project on climate resilience in UK wine. Conditions seen in the excellent 2018 vintage are set to become more common in several areas, including East ...
Edmond de Rothschild Heritage purchases Central Otago winery Akarua
The deal includes 34.5ha under vine in the heart of the mountainous Bannockburn sub-region. It is mainly planted with Pinot Noir, but there are pockets of Chardonnay and Riesling too. Sir Clifford Skeggs, a Kiwi businesmman, and Lady Marie Skeggs purchased the land for Akarua in 1995, and planting began the following year. The first wines were bottled from the 1999 vintage. Akarua is now firmly established as one of the largest family-owned operations in Central Otago, and its 100% estate-grown ...