Wines made from Riesling grapes of Nelson
Discover the best wines made with Riesling as a single variety or as a blend of Nelson.
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 South Island
The wine region of Nelson is located in the region of South Island of New Zealand. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Latitude 41 or the Domaine Seifried Estate produce mainly wines white, red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Nelson are Pinot noir, Chardonnay and Pinot gris, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Nelson often reveals types of flavors of dark fruit, clove or baking spice and sometimes also flavors of bramble, kiwi or savory.
What are the typical flavors of the Riesling grape variety?
- Citrus fruitPresent in 27% of Riesling
- Tree fruitPresent in 19% of Riesling
- EarthPresent in 18% of Riesling
- Tropical fruitPresent in 12% of Riesling
- MicrobioPresent in 10% of Riesling
- SpicesPresent in 8% of Riesling
- FloralPresent in 6% of Riesling
- VegetalPresent in 6% of Riesling
- Non oakPresent in 5% of Riesling
- OakPresent in 5% of Riesling
- Red fruitPresent in 3% of Riesling
- Dried fruitPresent in 3% of Riesling
- OrangePresent in 2% of Riesling
- CitrusPresent in 2% of Riesling
- PetroleumPresent in 1% of Riesling
- KerosenePresent in 1% of Riesling
- MarmaladePresent in 1% of Riesling
- Black fruitPresent in 1% of Riesling
- CherryPresent in 1% of Riesling
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Riesling
News about the grape variety Riesling
Hugh Johnson: ‘I’ve formed a bond with Grillo and flirted with Verdicchio’
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Decanter guide to picnicking for wine lovers
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Edmond de Rothschild Heritage purchases Central Otago winery Akarua
The deal includes 34.5ha under vine in the heart of the mountainous Bannockburn sub-region. It is mainly planted with Pinot Noir, but there are pockets of Chardonnay and Riesling too. Sir Clifford Skeggs, a Kiwi businesmman, and Lady Marie Skeggs purchased the land for Akarua in 1995, and planting began the following year. The first wines were bottled from the 1999 vintage. Akarua is now firmly established as one of the largest family-owned operations in Central Otago, and its 100% estate-grown ...