Wines made from Riesling grapes of Terek Valley
Discover the best wines made with Riesling as a single variety or as a blend of Terek Valley.
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.
Terek Valley in Russian Dagestan (North Caucasus, Caspian coast), contrasted continental climate, vines buried in winter. Signature Saperavi: dense and deep with blackberry, black cherry, plum and spiced balsamic hints, firm tannins and vibrant fruit. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot as complements. Specialty: traditional-method sparkling Aligoté/Chardonnay (apple, citrus, brioche).