white
Riesling
The most noble white grape
Grape Details
Serving Temp
8-12°C
Aging Potential
5-30+ years for top German examples
Origins
Rhine region, Germany (first documented in 1435)
Food pairings
Asian cuisineSpicy foodSeafoodPorkSoft cheeses
About the Grape
Riesling
"The most noble white grape"
Riesling is beloved by sommeliers for its purity, ageability, and incredible range—from bone-dry to lusciously sweet. Its laser-like acidity and ability to express terroir make it one of the world's great grapes.
Flavor Profile
Lime
defining
Petrol
subtle
White flowers
prominent
Honey
subtle
Electric acidity
defining
Where It Shines
Mosel, Germany
Delicate, floral, off-dry to sweet
Rheingau, Germany
Richer, fuller, age-worthy
Alsace, France
Dry, rich, powerful
Clare Valley, Australia
Dry, lime, mineral