Wines made from Riesling grapes of Mittelrhein
Discover the best wines made with Riesling as a single variety or as a blend of Mittelrhein.
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 Mittelrhein
Mittelrhein is one of Germany's smaller wine regions, with around 468 hectares (1,156 acres) under Vine. A Long, thin region, it follows the course of the Rhine river between Rheinhessen/bingen">Bingen and Bonn, a distance of about 100 kilometers (60 miles) as the crow flies. At its Southern end, the region abuts the western edge of Rheinhessen and northern limits of the Nahe. It also intersects with the Mosel and Ahr regions, where their respective rivers Flow into the Rhine.
What are the typical flavors of the Riesling grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 42% of Riesling
- EarthPresent in 41% of Riesling
- Citrus fruitPresent in 34% of Riesling
- Tropical fruitPresent in 17% of Riesling
- MicrobioPresent in 9% of Riesling
- OakPresent in 5% of Riesling
- Non oakPresent in 4% of Riesling
- FloralPresent in 3% of Riesling
- VegetalPresent in 3% of Riesling
- PeachPresent in 2% of Riesling
- MineralityPresent in 2% of Riesling
- HoneyPresent in 2% of Riesling
- SpicesPresent in 2% of Riesling
- MangoPresent in 1% of Riesling
- PetroleumPresent in 1% of Riesling
- StonePresent in 1% of Riesling
- ApricotPresent in 1% of Riesling
- CitrusPresent in 1% of Riesling
- PineapplePresent in 1% of Riesling
- Dried fruitPresent in 1% of Riesling
News about the grape variety Riesling
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Austria’s Wagram region granted DAC status
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