Wines made from Riesling grapes of Südtirol - Alto Adige
Discover the best wines made with Riesling as a single variety or as a blend of Südtirol - Alto Adige.
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 Trentin-Haut-Adige
The wine region of Südtirol - Alto Adige is located in the region of Trentin-Haut-Adige of Italy. We currently count 288 estates and châteaux in the of Südtirol - Alto Adige, producing 2323 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Südtirol - Alto Adige go well with generally quite well with dishes .
What are the typical flavors of the Riesling grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 29% of Riesling
- EarthPresent in 26% of Riesling
- Citrus fruitPresent in 25% of Riesling
- Tropical fruitPresent in 14% of Riesling
- Non oakPresent in 10% of Riesling
- MicrobioPresent in 10% of Riesling
- OakPresent in 10% of Riesling
- VegetalPresent in 9% of Riesling
- SpicesPresent in 7% of Riesling
- MineralityPresent in 6% of Riesling
- FloralPresent in 6% of Riesling
- StonePresent in 5% of Riesling
- PeachPresent in 5% of Riesling
- LemonPresent in 5% of Riesling
- PetroleumPresent in 4% of Riesling
- ApricotPresent in 4% of Riesling
- StrawPresent in 4% of Riesling
- HoneyPresent in 4% of Riesling
- CitrusPresent in 4% of Riesling
- ApplesPresent in 4% of Riesling
News about the grape variety Riesling
Sarah Jane Evans MW: My top 10 Spanish fine wines of 2021
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What the Decanter team is drinking this Christmas
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