Wines made from Riesling grapes of Wairarapa
Discover the best wines made with Riesling as a single variety or as a blend of Wairarapa.
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 North Island
The wine region of Wairarapa is located in the region of North Island of New Zealand. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Whistling Track or the Domaine Schubert produce mainly wines white, red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Wairarapa are Pinot noir, Pinot gris and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Wairarapa often reveals types of flavors of raspberry, lemon or straw and sometimes also flavors of honey, stone fruit or stone.
What are the typical flavors of the Riesling grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 5% of Riesling
- Tree fruitPresent in 5% of Riesling
- Citrus fruitPresent in 4% of Riesling
- MicrobioPresent in 3% of Riesling
- OakPresent in 3% of Riesling
- Non oakPresent in 2% of Riesling
- Tropical fruitPresent in 2% of Riesling
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Riesling
- FloralPresent in 1% of Riesling