Types of white wine grapes : Riesling
October 30, 2008 by WineMag.us · Leave a Comment

Riesling
(Rees-ling) Riesling should taste fresh. If they do, then they might also prove tastier and tastier as they age.
Food-wine pairing: dry versions go well with fish, chicken and pork dishes.
Districts: the classic German grape of the Rhine and Mosel, riesling grows in all wine districts. Germany’s great Rieslings are usually made slightly sweet, with steely acidity for balance. Riesling from Alsace and the Eastern USA is also excellent, though usually made in a different style, equally aromatic but typically drier (not sweet). California Rieslings are much less successful, usually sweet and lacking in acidity for balance. Read more

