Wines made from Riesling grapes of Zürich
Discover the best wines made with Riesling as a single variety or as a blend of Zürich.
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 Zürich
Zurich is a Swiss cantonal wine region covering all winegrowing sub-regions and vineyards within the borders of the Zurich canton. It is one of the more productive cantonal appellations in the German-speaking Northern Part of Switzerland. The main viticultural area here arches to the north, above the city of Winterthur, stretching up to Schaffhausen and even crossing the Rhine briefly around Eglisau, Rafz, Rudlingen, Wil and Huntwagen. This area is generally known as Zurcher Weinland, although as an area it is not precisely demarcated.
What are the typical flavors of the Riesling grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 8% of Riesling
- Tree fruitPresent in 7% of Riesling
- Citrus fruitPresent in 6% of Riesling
- Tropical fruitPresent in 2% of Riesling
- VegetalPresent in 2% of Riesling
- MicrobioPresent in 2% of Riesling
- MelonPresent in 1% of Riesling
- Dried fruitPresent in 1% of Riesling
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Riesling
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Riesling
- OakPresent in 1% of Riesling
- Non oakPresent in 1% of Riesling
- CreamPresent in 1% of Riesling
- GrapefruitPresent in 1% of Riesling
- CheesePresent in 1% of Riesling
- StonePresent in 1% of Riesling
- PearPresent in 1% of Riesling
- LemonPresent in 1% of Riesling
- ApricotPresent in 1% of Riesling
- StrawberriesPresent in 1% of Riesling
News about the grape variety Riesling
Decanter magazine latest issue: February 2022
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Decanter World Wine Awards 2022: Results announced
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