Wines made from Riesling grapes of Costa de Cantabria
Discover the best wines made with Riesling as a single variety or as a blend of Costa de Cantabria.
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 region of Cantabrie
The wine region of Costa de Cantabria is located in the region of Cantabrie of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Casona Micaela or the Domaine Behetría de Cieza produce mainly wines white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Costa de Cantabria are Albarino, Riesling and Verdejo, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Costa de Cantabria often reveals types of flavors of citrus, apples or peach and sometimes also flavors of green apple, minerality or lemon.
What are the typical flavors of the Riesling grape variety?
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