Wines made from Riesling grapes of Nierstein
Discover the best wines made with Riesling as a single variety or as a blend of Nierstein.
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 Rheinhessen
Nierstein is significant town and wine-growing region in Rheinhessen, Germany. It sits on the banks of the Rhine river between the cities of Mainz and Worms, and also lends its name to one of Rheinhessen's three Bereiche (wine districts). The town's viticultural area is the second-largest wine-growing Center in Rheinhessen, with 783 hectares (1935 acres) under Vine. Of these, the vast majority are white Grapes, with Riesling being the absolutely dominant grape variety.
What are the typical flavors of the Riesling grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 22% of Riesling
- Tree fruitPresent in 22% of Riesling
- Citrus fruitPresent in 18% of Riesling
- Tropical fruitPresent in 5% of Riesling
- FloralPresent in 3% of Riesling
- VegetalPresent in 3% of Riesling
- Non oakPresent in 2% of Riesling
- OakPresent in 2% of Riesling
News about the grape variety Riesling
Platinum: The 97 point wines of DWWA 2022
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Manhattan property developer turned New Zealand winemaker jailed for tax fraud
Colin David Rath, 59, pleaded guilty to two counts of forgery and 39 counts of dishonestly using tax returns at Christchurch District Court. He was sentenced to three years and seven months in prison for conducting the NZ$1.3 million tax fraud. Rath grew up in Connecticut and worked as a property developer in New York before leaving the United States in 2016. He wrote a book called It is What it is: A True Manhattan Real Estate Nightmare with a Silver Lining, which delves into the New York prope ...
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