Riesling

Impressive range

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.

Where it grows:

• 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

What it tastes like:

• 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

What it goes with:

• fish and seafood

• smoked salmon

• Riesling is the secret weapon for any kind of smoked dish

• ...and Asian cuisine!