Riesling
TypeWine
OriginGermany
First Known15th century
About Riesling
Germanys noblest grape variety. Ranges from bone dry to dessert-sweet. The Mosel region produces the most prized examples. High acidity allows aging for decades. The petrol aroma in aged Riesling is prized by collectors, despised by beginners. Over 56,000 hectares planted worldwide.
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