Wines made from Riesling grapes of Transylvania
Discover the best wines made with Riesling as a single variety or as a blend of Transylvania.
More informations about the variety Riesling
Crystalline, taut whites with vibrant acidity and aromas of citrus, green apple, white flowers, vineyard peach and mineral/petrol notes with age. Made as dry (Trocken, Alsace), off-dry (Kabinett, Spätlese) and sweet (Auslese, Beerenauslese, Trockenbeerenauslese, late harvest). Star of the Moselle, Rheingau, Alsace AOC and Wachau. Also exported to Clare Valley and Finger Lakes.
More informations about the region of Transylvania
Romanian plateau encircled by the Carpathians, one of the country's coolest regions. Key sub-zones: Târnave (largest), Lechința, Alba Iulia, Aiud. Signature aromatic whites: native Fetească Albă and Regală with green apple, peach, white flowers, honey and spice, taut palate. Floral Traminer (lychee, rose), vivid Riesling, chiselled Sauvignon, ample Pinot Gris.
What are the typical flavors of the Riesling grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 3% of Riesling
- Citrus fruitPresent in 2% of Riesling
- CitrusPresent in 1% of Riesling
- ApplesPresent in 1% of Riesling
- QuincePresent in 1% of Riesling