Wines made from Riesling grapes of Oregon
Discover the best wines made with Riesling as a single variety or as a blend of Oregon.
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 Oregon
Oregon, located in the Pacific Northwest of the United States, is one of the youngest and most promising wine regions in the world. The state put itself on the international wine map in the late 1960s and has been building its position ever since. Production volumes have remained relatively quiet. The 2017 Oregon Vineyards and Wineries report recorded just under 34,000 acres (13,750 hectares) of planted vineyards.
What are the typical flavors of the Riesling grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 25% of Riesling
- Citrus fruitPresent in 24% of Riesling
- EarthPresent in 23% of Riesling
- Tropical fruitPresent in 15% of Riesling
- MicrobioPresent in 13% of Riesling
- OakPresent in 11% of Riesling
- SpicesPresent in 10% of Riesling
- Non oakPresent in 9% of Riesling
- FloralPresent in 9% of Riesling
- VegetalPresent in 9% of Riesling
- Red fruitPresent in 4% of Riesling
- NectarinePresent in 3% of Riesling
- HoneysucklePresent in 3% of Riesling
- LycheePresent in 3% of Riesling
- MangoPresent in 3% of Riesling
- ElderflowerPresent in 3% of Riesling
- MelonPresent in 3% of Riesling
- HoneyPresent in 3% of Riesling
- GrassPresent in 3% of Riesling
- OrangePresent in 3% of Riesling
News about the grape variety Riesling
Brazil’s Altos de Pinto Bandeira is named first DO exclusively for sparkling wines in the New World
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