Chapter 8 - Riesling Flashcards
Riesling can range in styles, explain what they may be.
From dry all the way to sweet, from light to full in body. Can be made as a late harvest, botrytis influenced, or icewine.
What is the name for sterile grape juice, sometimes used as an additive?
Sussreserve
Riesling, when aged, can develop tertiary aromas of:
Riesling, when aged, can develop tertiary aromas of:
honey and petrol
What countries is Riesling predominantly grown in?
Germany, France, Australia
What are the notable German regions for Riesling?
Mosel - Rheingau - Pfalz
What are the notable French regions for Riesling?
Alsace AOC
Describe the typical styles of German Rieslings
Mosel: (cooler) lighter body, med sweetness to balance high acid
Rheingau: typically drier than Mosel, more body
Pfalz: like Alsace, dry and med body
Describe the typical style of Alsace Riesling
Dry with pronounced aroma and flavor. Citrus/stone fruit flavor and fibrant blossom.
Med body, high acid.
List the German Pradikat categories in ascending order
Kabinett, Spatlese, Auslese, Eiswein, Beerenauslese, Trockenbeerenauslese
What are the German PDOs and PGIs?
Pradikatswein, Qualitatswein
Landwein
Describe the multiple PDOs and PGIs in Germany
Pradikatswein - Higher sugar than qualitatswein, single region source
Qualitatswein - Must come from one of the 13 regions in Germany and higher ripeness than Landwein.
Landwein - PGI German wine, often light bodied and dry to off dry
What are notable Australian regions for Reisling?
Eden Valley - Clare Valley
Describe the styles of Australian Riesling
(higher altitude) dry with pronounced aromas of lime, peach blossom, and petrol
What is the name for the low quality sweetened Rieslings from Germany that are no longer in fashion?
Liebfraumilch
