Wines made from Riesling grapes of Mosel

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

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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 region of Mosel

Mosel is the most famous of Germany's 13 official wine regions, and also the third largest in terms of production. As with many German regions, it is most aasociated with a range of wine styles made from the Riesling grape variety, but Müller-Thurgau is also widely planted. The best Mosel Riesling wines are some of the finest whites in the world. Light and low in Alcohol, they can be intensely fragrant with beguiling Floral">floral and Mineral notes, and a wonderful Balance of sweetness and Acidity.

What are the typical flavors of the Riesling grape variety?

EarthPresent in 99% of Riesling
Tree fruitPresent in 99% of Riesling
Citrus fruitPresent in 96% of Riesling
Tropical fruitPresent in 88% of Riesling
MicrobioPresent in 84% of Riesling
OakPresent in 77% of Riesling
SpicesPresent in 64% of Riesling
FloralPresent in 60% of Riesling
Non oakPresent in 60% of Riesling
VegetalPresent in 49% of Riesling

Dried fruitPresent in 35% of Riesling
HoneyPresent in 24% of Riesling
MineralityPresent in 23% of Riesling
ApplesPresent in 21% of Riesling
PeachPresent in 21% of Riesling
ApricotPresent in 20% of Riesling
LemonPresent in 20% of Riesling
PineapplePresent in 19% of Riesling
CitrusPresent in 19% of Riesling
StonePresent in 19% of Riesling

News about the grape variety Riesling

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