Wines made from Riesling grapes of Vin de Pays
Discover the best wines made with Riesling as a single variety or as a blend of Vin de Pays.
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 Vin de Pays
Vin de Pays (VDP), the French national equivalent of PGI (Protected Geographical Indication) at the European level, is a quality category of French wines, positioned between Vin de Table (VDT) and Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC). This layer of the French appellation system was initially introduced in September 1968 by the INAO, the official appellation authority. It underwent several early revisions in the 1970s, followed by substantial changes in September 2000 and again in 2009, when all existing VDT titles were automatically registered with the European Union as PGI. Producers retain the choice of using either the VDP or PGI titles on their labels, or both - in the form "IGP-Vin de Pays".
What are the typical flavors of the Riesling grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 5% of Riesling
- EarthPresent in 3% of Riesling
- Citrus fruitPresent in 3% of Riesling
- PearPresent in 2% of Riesling
- FloralPresent in 2% of Riesling
- Non oakPresent in 2% of Riesling
- MicrobioPresent in 2% of Riesling
- PeachPresent in 2% of Riesling
- CitrusPresent in 1% of Riesling
- ChamomilePresent in 1% of Riesling
- YeastPresent in 1% of Riesling
- EarthyPresent in 1% of Riesling
- ApplesPresent in 1% of Riesling
- Tropical fruitPresent in 1% of Riesling
- NectarinePresent in 1% of Riesling
- Orange zestPresent in 1% of Riesling
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Riesling
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Riesling
- OakPresent in 1% of Riesling
- MangoPresent in 1% of Riesling
News about the grape variety Riesling
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