WSET2 - Chapter 12 - Riesling Flashcards
Is Riesling aromatic?
YES
What type of climate is Riesling NOT grown in?
HOT
In a cooler climate what flavors are in a Riesling?
Green fruit (apple, grape) with floral notes and a hint of citrus (lemon, lime)
In a moderate climate what flavors are in a Riesling?
White stone fruit (peach) with lime becoming dominant
A late harvest Riesling has what notes?
Stone fruit and tropical notes
What flavors develop as a Riesling ages in the bottle?
Honey and toast
What are the two PDO categories for German Rieslings or wine in general?
Qualiweistein and Pradiksteinwine
Within the Pradikatswein category, what are the six types starting with highest sugar content of the grapes.
Eiswine - sweet, Berrenauslese and Trockeyberrenauslese, Auslese, Spatleses and Kabinett
What are the three regions in Germany that grow Riseling?
Pfalz, Mosel and Rheingau
What is the acid level, sweetness level and body of a Pfaltz Riesling?
High acid, off-dry and medium body
What is the acid level, sweetness level and body of a Mosel Riesling?
High acidity, light-body, medium sweetness
What is the acid level, sweetness level and body of a Rheingau Riesling?
High acidity, dryer, medium body
Where in France is Riesling grown?
Alsace
What mountain range is in Alsace?
Vosges
What are two appellations within the Alsace?
Alsace and Alsace Grand Cru
