Riesling
/REEz-ling/Riesling is one of the world's greatest white grapes — aromatic, intensely acidic, and profoundly age-worthy. Whether bone-dry in the Mosel or racy and limey in Australia's Clare Valley, it possesses a remarkable ability to express the mineral character of its steep slate-soil vineyards. It pairs with an extraordinary range of food.
Grape profile
Character & style
| Trait | Character |
|---|---|
| Body | light |
| Acidity | high |
| Tannins | none |
| Sweetness | off-dry |
| Alcohol tendency | low |
| Origin | Rhine region, Germany |
| Common flavours | lime, apple, peach, honey, flint, apricot |
| Aromas | lime, green apple, white peach, honey, flowers, petrol, mineral |
Pairing
Best food pairings
- Thai food
- Indian curry
- pork
- sushi
- seafood
- spicy dishes
Where it thrives
Key regions for Riesling
Germany, Australia, Austria, United States, New Zealand, France
Mosel
The Mosel, with its dizzyingly steep blue-slate slopes and river-reflection warmth, makes some of the world's …
Rheingau
The Rheingau is where German Riesling found its modern form, a graceful stretch of south-facing slopes and sto…
Pfalz
The Pfalz is Germany's warmest region, producing rich off-dry Riesling, fine Spätburgunder and full-bodied whi…
Clare Valley
The Clare Valley produces Australia's benchmark Riesling — intense, lime-juiced and age-worthy across Waterval…
Great Southern
Western Australia's vast Great Southern region spans five subregions producing vibrant Riesling, peppery Shira…