Wines made from Riesling grapes of South Africa
Discover the best wines made with Riesling as a single variety or as a blend of South Africa.
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 South Africa
South Africa is one of the most important wine producing countries in the southern hemisphere. With over 300 years of wine making history, it is often described as a bridge between the Old and New Worlds. The majority of wines are produced using New World winemaking techniques, but they often have more stylistic similarities with their Old World counterparts. Since the end of apartheid, South African wine has received international attention and recognition for its wide variety of styles.
What are the typical flavors of the Riesling grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 58% of Riesling
- Citrus fruitPresent in 57% of Riesling
- EarthPresent in 51% of Riesling
- MicrobioPresent in 41% of Riesling
- Tropical fruitPresent in 35% of Riesling
- OakPresent in 34% of Riesling
- VegetalPresent in 28% of Riesling
- Non oakPresent in 23% of Riesling
- FloralPresent in 20% of Riesling
- SpicesPresent in 18% of Riesling
- Dried fruitPresent in 10% of Riesling
- CitrusPresent in 4% of Riesling
- LemonPresent in 4% of Riesling
- Green applePresent in 4% of Riesling
- ApplesPresent in 4% of Riesling
- LimePresent in 4% of Riesling
- Red fruitPresent in 4% of Riesling
- TropicalPresent in 3% of Riesling
- OilPresent in 3% of Riesling
- GrapefruitPresent in 3% of Riesling