The Riesling is a white and very popular type of wine. At the same time, the variety is one of the best white wine vines in the world. As the grapes need a colder climate, the grapes are grown mainly within Germany. Cultivation areas are found mainly in Franconia, on the Moselle, on the Nahe and on the Rhine. The background to this is that these areas meet the high demands of the vine. For Riesling cultivation, a sunlit steep slope is best suited. Riesling vines can be found, for example, in Baden, the Palatinate, the Middle Rhine Valley and in Alsace. The wine is widespread on the international level and has its own name in almost all languages. Likewise, the Riesling is also like in Austria, in Australia and in the cooler regions of the United States, such as in the Finger Lakes and Washington State, grown.

Grape variety Riesling: characteristic properties

The Riesling impresses with its aromatic character, is tangy and is characterized by its low to medium alcohol content. Characteristic of this special „grape juice“ is also its typical, fruity taste that reminds gourmets of the fruits peaches, apple, lemon or lime. It should be noted that the longer the vines can ripen, the more dissolve their various fruity aromas to mineral tones. There is a strong dependence of the vines on the soil on which they grow. On dry weathered soils the grapes receive a very meaningful aroma. Due to the high acidity and the late maturity of the wines, they can be stored for a long time. Rieslings have a pale yellowish color and are medium heavy. The wines have a high content of apple, wine and lactic acid. Young Rieslings are characterized mainly by the malic acid or apple flavor. Wine connoisseurs love this wine for its fruity, light taste. They differentiate between semi-dry and dry Rieslings, which are very pleasant and easy to drink. The wine is then called „good Riesling“ if its sugar, fruit and acid balance is balanced and it has an alcohol content of nine to eleven percent by volume.

When is a Riesling recommended?

A Riesling is always a good choice when looking for a wine that is digestible and generally very popular. For example, the Riesling is highly recommended for a variety of fish and meat dishes as well as mussels. But it also tastes great with lobster and lobster. Of course it is also feasible to treat yourself to a nice glass of Riesling in between. Whether alone, as a couple or in company with friends: with a Riesling you are always right here. Incidentally, this also applies if you are unsure about choosing a wine. Due to the very wide selection in the area of ​​Riesling you will certainly find several wines that appeal to you personally. However, Rieslings are offered in so many different styles that, for example, it is no problem at all to accompany a multi-course meal only with Riesling.