Wines made from Riesling grapes of Greece
Discover the best wines made with Riesling as a single variety or as a blend of Greece.
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 Greece
Greece, a mountainous Turkey/mediterranean">Mediterranean country in Southeastern Europe, is often considered the cradle of Western civilization. Archaeological evidence suggests that wine has been made in Parts of Greece for over 4000 years. References in Homer's Iliad and Odyssey confirm that viticulture was widespread here in the 8th century BC. The importance of wine is also evident in Greek mythology.
What are the typical flavors of the Riesling grape variety?
- Citrus fruitPresent in 5% of Riesling
- Tree fruitPresent in 5% of Riesling
- Tropical fruitPresent in 5% of Riesling
- EarthPresent in 4% of Riesling
- VegetalPresent in 3% of Riesling
- MicrobioPresent in 3% of Riesling
- OakPresent in 2% of Riesling
- SpicesPresent in 2% of Riesling
- MelonPresent in 2% of Riesling
- GrapefruitPresent in 2% of Riesling
- PearPresent in 2% of Riesling
- CitrusPresent in 2% of Riesling
- OilPresent in 1% of Riesling
- StrawPresent in 1% of Riesling
- SagePresent in 1% of Riesling
- Black fruitPresent in 1% of Riesling
- Non oakPresent in 1% of Riesling
- Dried herbsPresent in 1% of Riesling
- RosemaryPresent in 1% of Riesling
- HoneyPresent in 1% of Riesling
News about the grape variety Riesling
Canada’s Okanagan Valley approves six new sub-appellations
Canada’s western province of British Columbia (BC), has approved six new sub-appellations for its most famous wine-growing region of Okanagan Valley. The Okanagan Valley is BC’s largest appellation – called Geographical Indications (GIs) in Canada. And from a standing start in 2015, it now has 11 sub-GIs following the recent ratification. The six new sub-GIs are: Summerland Valleys, Summerland Lakefront, Summerland Bench, East Kelowna Slopes, South Kelowna Slopes and Lake Country. They are now l ...
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Alsace Riesling must be ‘dry’, says wine body proposal
Starting with the 2021 vintage, non-late harvest Alsace Riesling must be ‘dry’, as defined by EU regulations, according to a proposed decree agreed by a two-thirds majority of the Alsace Winegrowers’ Association (AVA). Winemakers backed the plan at a vote in Colmar last week, although it requires approval from France’s appellation body, INAO. The move comes in addition to the introduction of a standardised way of communicating sweetness levels on Alsace AOC still wines. As per EU rul ...