Reisling

Question 1

General Characteristics

Answer 1

Color:

Sweetness: Dry to sweet

Acid: High

Aromas:

Flavors: Just ripe produces flavors of green fruit and citrus. Extra ripe produces flavors of stone fruit, tropical fruits, and sometimes dried fruit

Question 2

Environmental Influences

Answer 2

Climate: Cool to moderate

Question 3

Winemaking Options

Answer 3

Vessel types: Inert vessels such as stainless steel

Blending: Typically single varietal

Question 4

Bottle Aging

Answer 4

Finest wines can age for years or decades

Develops flavors of honey and petrol

Question 5

Geographical Indications (EU)

Answer 5

PDOs
France: Alsace
Germany: Mosel, Rheingau, Pfalz

Question 6

Geographical Indications (Other)

Answer 6

Australia: Clare Valley, Eden Valley

Question 7

Important Labeling Terms

Answer 7

Amount of sugar at time of harvest (in order):
Landwein
Qualitatswein
Prädikatswein

6 Prädikatswein categories:
Kabinett
Spätlese - late harvest
Auslese - selected harvest; carefully selected extra-ripe bunches
Eiswein - icewine
Beerenauslese (BA) - concentrated by botrytis
Trockenbeerenauslese (TBA) - dried by botrytis

Trocken - dry
Halbtrocken - some sweetness