Riesling wines are aromatic fresh and expressive with flavours of lime peach apple and floral notes. Grown in Germany, Alsace, Austria and Australia Riesling ranges from dry to lusciously sweet. Known for bright acidity purity and ageing potential it is one of the worlds most versatile and distinctive white grapes.
A wine with medium intensity of floral, fruity, spicey aromas such as white flowers, tea leaves, apple, pear, citrus, peach, apricot, tropical frui...
Italy
Veneto
2019
Fruity White
Regular price
£18.95
Riesling originates in Germany and is most famously grown in the Mosel Rheingau and Pfalz regions. It is also widely planted in Alsace Austria Australia’s Clare and Eden Valleys and Washington State where it produces high quality aromatic wines.
Riesling typically shows lime green apple peach apricot and floral notes with vibrant acidity. Mosel Riesling is light and mineral while Alsace Riesling is fuller and drier and Australian Riesling is known for its intense citrus profile.
Riesling can be dry off dry or sweet depending on the region and style. Germany produces everything from dry Trocken to sweet Spatlese and Auslese while Alsace and Australia focus mainly on dry expressions.
Riesling pairs well with spicy Asian dishes seafood German cuisine pork schnitzel and aromatic curries. Its acidity and fruitiness make it ideal for sushi Thai food and lightly spiced Mediterranean dishes.
The top Riesling regions include the Mosel and Rheingau in Germany Alsace in France the Clare and Eden Valleys in Australia and Washington State in the USA. Each region offers a distinct expression shaped by climate and soil.
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