Wines made from Riesling grapes of Western Connecticut Highlands

Discover the best wines made with Riesling as a single variety or as a blend of Western Connecticut Highlands.

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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 Connecticut

AVA in north-west Connecticut, temperate climate with short summers, rolling terroir. Chardonnay and Riesling are signature king whites with citrus, green apple, white flowers and a mineral touch, taut acidity. Seyval and Vidal Blanc hybrids as lively cold-hardy whites. Cabernet Franc is the signature king red with raspberry, green pepper and supple tannins.

What are the typical flavors of the Riesling grape variety?

  • OakPresent in 1% of Riesling

Discover the best wines made with Riesling of Western Connecticut Highlands