Wines made from Riesling grapes of Germany

Discover the best wines made with Riesling as a single variety or as a blend of Germany.

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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 wines of Germany

Germany - famous primarily for the world-class Grape/riesling">Riesling produced in its Mosel region - is entering a New phase in its wine history. At the beginning of the 21st century, the country's winemakers are convincingly proving that they are good for more than just Mosel Riesling. High-quality German Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir) is now emerging from various regions, including Baden, the Palatinate and even the tiny Ahr Valley. Overlooking a much lesser period of glory - the 1970s and 1980s - Germany has a Long and illustrious history of viticulture.

What are the typical flavors of the Riesling grape variety?

Tree fruitPresent in 100% of Riesling
EarthPresent in 98% of Riesling
Citrus fruitPresent in 98% of Riesling
Tropical fruitPresent in 92% of Riesling
MicrobioPresent in 85% of Riesling
OakPresent in 83% of Riesling
Non oakPresent in 77% of Riesling
SpicesPresent in 69% of Riesling
VegetalPresent in 61% of Riesling
FloralPresent in 58% of Riesling

Dried fruitPresent in 37% of Riesling
MineralityPresent in 35% of Riesling
CitrusPresent in 33% of Riesling
PeachPresent in 33% of Riesling
HoneyPresent in 32% of Riesling
ApplesPresent in 30% of Riesling
ApricotPresent in 30% of Riesling
LemonPresent in 30% of Riesling
StonePresent in 28% of Riesling
TropicalPresent in 28% of Riesling

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