Riesling Flashcards
Riesling climate
Cool
Moderate
Riesling: aromatic or neutral grape
Aromatic
Riesling acidity level
High acidity
Riesling susceptibility to botrytis/noble rot
Yes
Riesling primary aromas/flavors
Ripeness range of apple, pear, blossom, lemon, peach, apricot, pineapple, melon, dried fruit
Riesling body
Light to full
Riesling sweetness level
Dry to sweet
Riesling: oaked or unoaked
Unoaked
Riesling: single varietal or blend
Single varietal
Blended for sparkling wine
Riesling tertiary aromas/flavors
Honey, petrol
Riesling producing countries
France
Germany
Australia
Riesling producing areas in France
Alsace (PDO)
Riesling producing areas in Germany
Mosel
Rheingau
Pfalz
(All PDOs)
Riesling producing areas in Australia
Clare Valley
Eden Valley
(Both in South Australia)