Wines made from Riesling grapes of Shenandoah Valley
Discover the best wines made with Riesling as a single variety or as a blend of Shenandoah Valley.
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 Virginia
AVA shared between Virginia and West Virginia between the Blue Ridge and the Appalachians, cool dry climate, calcareous soils rare in America. Cabernet Franc is the signature red king: peppery and fresh with raspberry, red cherry, green pepper, herbs and a graphite touch, fine tannins, elegant palate — Virginia's spearhead. Opulent star Viognier (apricot, peach, honey), ample Chardonnay, taut Riesling. Hybrids: fruity Chambourcin, deep Norton, lively Vidal Blanc.
What are the typical flavors of the Riesling grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 5% of Riesling
- EarthPresent in 4% of Riesling
- OakPresent in 3% of Riesling
- SpicesPresent in 2% of Riesling
- Citrus fruitPresent in 2% of Riesling
- Non oakPresent in 1% of Riesling
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Riesling
- Black fruitPresent in 1% of Riesling
- MicrobioPresent in 1% of Riesling