Wines made from Riesling grapes of Sicile
Discover the best wines made with Riesling as a single variety or as a blend of Sicile.
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 Sicile
Sicily is the Southernmost region of Italy, and the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. For over 2500 years, Sicily (Sicilia in Italian) has been an important centre of Mediterranean viticulture, although the reputation and style of its wines have changed considerably over time. The island was once best known for its Sweet muscatels (see Pantelleria), and later for its fortified Marsala. Today, many of its best-known wines are Dry table wines produced under the regional designation IGT Terre Siciliane, or Sicilia DOC (see below).
What are the typical flavors of the Riesling grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 3% of Riesling
- Citrus fruitPresent in 3% of Riesling
- OakPresent in 3% of Riesling
- Tree fruitPresent in 3% of Riesling
- MicrobioPresent in 2% of Riesling
- Non oakPresent in 2% of Riesling
- SpicesPresent in 2% of Riesling
- FloralPresent in 1% of Riesling
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Riesling
- White peachPresent in 1% of Riesling
- GooseberryPresent in 1% of Riesling
- StrawPresent in 1% of Riesling
- MelonPresent in 1% of Riesling
- HoneyPresent in 1% of Riesling
- HayPresent in 1% of Riesling
- OrangePresent in 1% of Riesling
- CheesePresent in 1% of Riesling
- ApricotPresent in 1% of Riesling
- PearPresent in 1% of Riesling
- LemonPresent in 1% of Riesling
News about the grape variety Riesling
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