Wines made from Riesling grapes of Central Otago
Discover the best wines made with Riesling as a single variety or as a blend of Central Otago.
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 Central Otago is located in the region of South Island of New Zealand. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Amisfield or the Domaine Felton Road produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Central Otago are Pinot noir et Pinot gris, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Central Otago often reveals types of flavors of cherry, perfume or pomegranate and sometimes also flavors of savory, sage or cedar.
What are the typical flavors of the Riesling grape variety?
- Citrus fruitPresent in 65% of Riesling
- Tree fruitPresent in 65% of Riesling
- EarthPresent in 60% of Riesling
- Tropical fruitPresent in 25% of Riesling
- MicrobioPresent in 24% of Riesling
- FloralPresent in 19% of Riesling
- VegetalPresent in 14% of Riesling
- OakPresent in 14% of Riesling
- Non oakPresent in 11% of Riesling
- SpicesPresent in 9% of Riesling
- CitrusPresent in 6% of Riesling
- LimePresent in 5% of Riesling
- LemonPresent in 4% of Riesling
- ApplesPresent in 4% of Riesling
- MineralityPresent in 4% of Riesling
- HoneyPresent in 4% of Riesling
- CheesePresent in 4% of Riesling
- StonePresent in 3% of Riesling
- Green applePresent in 3% of Riesling
- ApricotPresent in 3% of Riesling
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