Wines made from Riesling grapes of Russia
Discover the best wines made with Riesling as a single variety or as a blend of Russia.
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 wines of Russia
Russia is the largest country in the world, covering over 17 million square kilometers (6. 5 million square miles). It also spans 143 degrees of longitude (27-170°E) and 41 degrees of latitude (41-82°N). Only the southernmost lands of the country are capable of supporting quality viticulture.
What are the typical flavors of the Riesling grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 39% of Riesling
- EarthPresent in 31% of Riesling
- Citrus fruitPresent in 31% of Riesling
- MicrobioPresent in 17% of Riesling
- VegetalPresent in 17% of Riesling
- OakPresent in 16% of Riesling
- SpicesPresent in 10% of Riesling
- Non oakPresent in 10% of Riesling
- ApplesPresent in 7% of Riesling
- FloralPresent in 6% of Riesling
- CitrusPresent in 6% of Riesling
- Red fruitPresent in 6% of Riesling
- LemonPresent in 5% of Riesling
- Tropical fruitPresent in 5% of Riesling
- HoneyPresent in 4% of Riesling
- PearPresent in 4% of Riesling
- ApricotPresent in 4% of Riesling
- GrapefruitPresent in 3% of Riesling
- MineralityPresent in 3% of Riesling
- LimePresent in 3% of Riesling
News about the grape variety Riesling
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 ...
Sussex wine producers celebrate after earning PDO status
Producers including Rathfinny, Ridgeview and Bolney embarked upon their quest to turn Sussex into an appellation back in 2015. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has now finally recognised Sussex wine as a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO). It will enter the register on 5 July, 2022, giving Sussex wine the same legal status as Jersey Royal potatoes, Cornish clotted cream and Stilton cheese. Mark Driver, the former hedge fund manager who set up Rathfinny Wine Estat ...
Tributes paid to Paul Pender
Canada’s wine community is mourning the sudden loss of beloved Ontario winemaker Paul Pender. Passing away at the age of just 54, Pender died ‘unexpectedly under tragic circumstances’ on 4 February, 2022, as announced by sister wineries Tawse and Redstone. Before becoming director of viticulture and winemaking at Tawse and Redstone, he was a carpenter. When he developed an allergy to the dust and solvents, he went back to school to study winemaking at Niagara College in 2004. Pender’s interns ...