Wines made from Riesling grapes of Posavje
Discover the best wines made with Riesling as a single variety or as a blend of Posavje.
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 Posavje
Smallest of Slovenia's three major regions (southeast, bordering Croatia), limestone sandstone and dolomite soils, continental climate softened by Alps and Adriatic. Unique Cviček signature as light pale red (8. 5-10%, blend of at least 4 red and white varieties): tart and quenching with cherry, raspberry, citrus and herbaceous hint — typical everyday wine. Spicy Modra Frankinja and supple Žametovka in reds, lively Welschriesling in whites.
What are the typical flavors of the Riesling grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 2% of Riesling