Riesling

Hardly any other grape variety produces as many different types of wine as Riesling: from bone dry to luxuriously sweet. However, Riesling is a cool climate variety - so is unlikely to thrive in southern regions.

• in Germany
• in Austria
• in Alsace
• In Italy, Riesling is only found occasionally as a blending ingredient and even more rarely as a single-variety wine

• the most striking characteristic of Riesling is its acidity: hardly any grape variety has higher acidity levels
• the grape boasts aromas of citrus fruit, peach and apricot
• on barren terroir, it can have a very mineral taste with a flint-like aroma
• upon maturity, a characteristic petrol note appears

• fish and seafood
• smoked salmon
• Riesling is the secret weapon for any kind of smoked dish
• ...and Asian cuisine!