Riesling
Riesling is a white grape variety originating from the Rhine Valley that crosses the eastern part of Germany affecting various wine regions. Riesling is undoubtedly considered the most important wine produced in Germany with almost 23,000 hectares of vineyards and is considered one of the grapes capable of offering delicate and prestigious wines, certainly among the most appreciated in the world. The spread of Riesling is however favored by the low temperatures which, also by virtue of the German latitudes, allow the plant to develop without problems. In the Moselle area, Riesling is widely spread, presenting wines of great organoleptic breadth and perfectly interpreting the possibilities offered by the German classification system. Beyond this area, it is found in important regions such as Rheingau, Nahe and Pfalz. Especially in the latter, Riesling manifests more softness and drinkability while not exhibiting the tension and finesse that usually distinguish wines from Moselle. It is also widely distributed in Austria, Hungary, Croatia, especially in Alsace offering products of enormous importance on the oenological level such as the Sélection de Grains Nobles which concerns grapes affected by botrytis and which develop high sugar concentrations. Italy has also known a good diffusion of Riesling compared to the areas of Trentino-Alto Adige, Oltrepò Pavese, Veneto and Friuli-Venezia Giulia. The proximity to watercourses and the type of soil equally affect the quality of Riesling with phenomena of light refraction and overheating useful for ripening. With late maturation, Riesling shows a natural predisposition to the acid component, a significant characteristic also for the aging of wines produced with this variety. On the organoleptic level it is easily recognizable offering yellow pulp fruits and citrus scents of lemon peel, lime, orange, green apple, often accompanied by notes of hydrocarbons and subtle spicings finished with a marked minerality. The aromatic complexity is often linked to the ageing and to the presence of noble mold that manages to turn more frank and fresh aromas towards a more consistent spiciness, with tones of dried fruit, apricot, honey, cinnamon, white pepper. The possibility of vinifying it in consideration of the sugar content of the must, which does not cloud the acidity despite the progressive maturation, makes the German Riesling suitable for presenting itself to different types of harvests in which the bunches can gradually find a greater aromatic concentration in order to prepare different typologies for Prädikatswein : Kabinett Trocken or Halb-Trocken, Spätlese, Auslese, Beerenauslese, Trockenbeerenauslese, Eiswein are the classifications in use today. Compared to the methods used for vinification, Riesling usually ferments and refines in steel even if there are producers who in the Moselle itself still use large barrels no longer suitable for transferring their aromatic components to wine.
Buy Riesling online
Among the good reasons to buy Riesling online there is undoubtedly the ease of consulting a large catalog that can range from the most classic European regions of Moselle, Alsace, Trentino-Alto Adige or allow you to discover wines from countries such as the New Zealand and Australia where the diffusion of Riesling continues to give surprising results. It is also an excellent way to recognize the complexity and aromatic nuances depending on very different climatic conditions and well assimilated by the plant. Riesling can thus exhibit more acid vein in some circumstances, while on other occasions it releases hints of more ripe pulp fruits and finished by pleasant spicy aftertaste. In this way, the shopping experience allows you to compare multiple labels and to be surprised by the transversality of a truly unique grape variety.
Is there a red Riesling wine?
The most common Riesling, the Renano one, is a white grape variety that cannot give red wines in color. However, there is a Roter Riesling or Red Riesling which has a reddish color of the berries and represents a genetic mutation of the Renano Riesling.
Is Riesling a sparkling wine?
Riesling is usually vinified as a still wine but in Oltrepò Pavese the culture of using Riesling Italico to create sparkling versions is widespread.
What are the best combinations for Riesling?
Although not well known in Italy for its expressiveness in combination with regional cuisine, Riesling lends itself very well to accompanying German dishes such as risotto with asparagus and grilled white meats. Also very successful are the contamination due to Thai cuisine which, especially with spicy dishes, makes Rieslings with high sugar content appreciable.
Alsace AOC Riesling Grand Cru Rosacker 2023 Hunawihr
Hunawihr's Riesling Grand Cru Rosacker was born in vineyards located in the Upper Rhine area, in Alsace.
It is produced exclusively with Riesling grapes, harvested and selected entirely by hand. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature for at least 6 months. Subsequently the wine ages on the fine lees for at least a year before being bottled.
This Riesling has a pale straw yellow colour. The nose opens with notes of pear and citrus fruits, enriched by mineral n...
View product pageNahe VDP Krötenpfuhl Riesling Grosses Gewächs 2023 Dönnhoff
Dönnhoff's Krötenpfuhl Riesling Großes Gewächs was born in a renowned wine-growing area in Kreuznach, in the Nahe region. The vineyard is divided into two main sections: a plateau and a relatively steep south-facing slope. Thanks to the climate and pebble-rich soil, this area is particularly suitable for the cultivation of high-quality Riesling, without drought problems even in hot years.
The winemaking follows traditional methods, with refinement in double barrels. This technique allows us to en...
View product pageSüdtirol - Alto Adige Valle Isarco DOC Riesling 2023 Köfererhof
The Alto Adige Valle Isarco Riesling of Köfererhof was born in vineyards located in the municipality of Novacella, in the province of Bolzano. It is produced with pure Riesling grapes, harvested and selected entirely by hand partly according to the season and partly late to enrich the final product in complexity and structure. Fermentation takes place in steel, separate for the two wines. After assembly, they rest for 6 months in steel before the next bottling. Köfererhof's Alto Adige Valle Isar...
View product pageRheingau QbA Riesling Trocken Steinberger VDP Ortswein 2023 Kloster Eberbach
The Rheingau Riesling of Kloster Eberbach was born on the banks of the Rhine in the German region of Hesse, famous for its fine production of white wines and belongs to the "VDP Ortsweine" line.
It is produced with 100% Riesling grapes, a white vine originally from Germany. The grapes are grown from the ancient vines of the Eberbach monastery, in an area capable of giving minerality and an elegant body to the wines.
It is a straw yellow coloured wine. It has delicate fruity aromas with hints of pe...
View product pageAlsace AOP Riesling 2023 Domaine de la Ville de Colmar
This Riesling of the Domaine de la Ville de Colmas originates from a composite, clayey and stony soil, which gives the wine freshness as well as a delicate and harmonious bouquet, an expression of the preciousness of the Alsatian territory. The vinification takes place traditional. Before being bottled, it spends a period of aging on the fine lees.
Pale yellow to the eye with platinum reflections, it releases a characteristic bouquet of citrus and white flowers on the nose. On the palate it is li...
View product pageVDP Gutswein Riesling Trocken Hospitien 2023 Vereinigte Hospitien
This Riesling Trocken is produced by the Vereinigte Hospitien company, located in Trier, the symbolic city of German wine. The winery has been producing wine since the early 1800s, from vineyards located along the Moselle and the Saar. It is the oldest German cellar, built in 330 in the Roman age and used as a warehouse. Later the building became a convent and hospital.
The wine is made from 100% Riesling grapes, traditionally vinified.
Straw yellow in color, the nose expresses aromas of peach and...
View product pageLanghe DOC Riesling Clem 2023 Ca' Viola
Ca 'Viola's Langhe Riesling is the first white wine ever produced by the winery, starting from just one hectare of vineyard in the Cuneo municipality of Cissone, in the Alta Langa.
At the end of the harvest, the grapes are subjected to a soft pressing, then they are fermented for 15-20 days at a controlled temperature. Before being put on the market, the wine rests for 10 months on the fine lees.
Brilliant straw yellow. The nose reveals a bouquet characterized by delicate aromas of white flowers, ...
View product pageMosel QbA Juffer Riesling Spätlese 2023 Fritz Haag
Fritz Haag's Juffer Riesling Spätlese comes from the best vineyards located in the heart of the Moselle.
The harvest of the Riesling bunches takes place manually, often in several steps, so as to pick the grapes in their moment of optimal ripeness. Fermentation is triggered spontaneously by the action of indigenous yeasts.
This wine has a straw yellow color. The bouquet heralds, on the nose, a balanced and very pleasant fusion of sweetness and freshness, in the fruity notes of yellow peach, quince...
View product pageSüdtirol - Alto Adige DOC Fallwind Riesling 2023 St. Michael Eppan
The Riesling of the Fallwind line is produced by the famous South Tyrolean winery San Michele Appiano, located on the Appiano wine route. San Michele Appiano is a cooperative winery of producers that for decades has been producing some of the most representative wines of the region. The Rhenish Riesling, of German origins, has found in the cool and sunny climate of Lake Monticolo and surrounding areas an excellent habitat to express its aromatic potential.
The manual harvest of the grapes takes p...
View product pageWachau DAC Loiben Riesling 2023 Pichler Krutzler
Pichler-Krutzler's Loiben Riesling originates in the wine region of Wachau, Austria. The winery, founded in 2007, is managed by Elisabeth Pichler-Krutzler and Erich Krutzler, who manage 13 hectares of vineyards located near the banks of the Donau.
It is produced exclusively with Rhenish Riesling grapes, harvested by hand in September. The vinification takes place in stainless steel vats and ages for 4–5 months on the lees.
The wine is straw yellow in colour with greenish reflections. On the nose t...
View product pageRheingau QbA Riesling Grünlack Spätlese 2023 Schloss Johannisberg
Riesling Grunlack Spätlese by Schloss Johannisberg is a German white wine made from 100% Riesling grapes from the Rheingau region. Produced in the vineyards of the Johannisberg castle, about 180 meters above sea level, it benefits from a unique terroir characterized by a soil rich in sand, slate, red clay and temperature variations that enhance the aromas of the grapes.
The vinification takes place mainly in steel, with a maceration on the skins for a few hours, while a small part of the must fer...
View product pageAlsace AOC Riesling 2023 Dopff au Moulin
Riesling Dopff au Moulin embodies the expressive density of a noble grape variety with the characteristics of an exceptional terroir and the traditional know-how of the Dopff family, whose history is intertwined with that of the Alsatian region.
The manual grape harvest takes place on reaching the perfect degree of ripeness. From the prolonged pressing of the bunches the must is obtained for fermentation which will take place in controlled temperature conditions. Subsequently the wine ages for se...
View product pageNahe VDP Niederhäuser Hermannshöhle Riesling Spätlese Grosse Lage 2023 Dönnhoff
Dönnhoff's Riesling Spätlese Niederhäuser Hermannshöhle was born in the vineyard of the same name located in the Nahe region, Germany. This area is known for its high wine quality, with soil rich in black shale, porphyry, volcanic rock and limestone, which helps create wines of great character and finesse. The slope of the vineyard, which varies from 40% to 60%, and its southern exposure favor perfect ripening of the Riesling grapes.
The vinification takes place in stainless steel tanks, a choice...
View product pageMosel QbA Riesling Trocken Blauschiefer 2023 Dr. Loosen
Dr. Loosen's Riesling Blauschiefer comes from the Moselle area. Its name literally means "blue plate" and refers to the particular bluish color of the slate-rich soils around the villages of Bernkastel, Graach and Wehlen.
Composed of pure Riesling Renano grapes, carefully selected during the manual harvest phase, this wine ferments and refines exclusively in steel in order to fully preserve the freshness of the fruit.
The wine has a greenish yellow color, which already communicates the character o...
View product pageMosel QbA Riesling Trocken Haus Klosterberg 2023 Markus Molitor
Markus Molitor's Riesling Haus Klosterberg comes from the 24 hectares of the Rachtig area located along the Moselle River.
Grown near the cellar, this Riesling grows on soils with excellent exposure and benefits from the presence of soils rich in slate and ferrous compounds. The harvest takes place in October and, after a short maceration in contact with the skins, the must is fermented in a natural way to preserve a great aromatic impact. The vinification is carried out in steel and partially in...
View product pageSüdtirol - Alto Adige Val Venosta DOC Riesling 2023 Falkenstein
It looks like one of the flagships of the South Tyrolean Falkenstein company, set in the beautiful Val Venosta. Here, viticulture has its roots in mineral soils and rests on dry stone walls that chisel the slopes.
The Riesling grapes are harvested from vineyards spread over 6 hectares of surface. The alcoholic fermentation of the must takes place in acacia wood barrels, as well as the aging, which lasts 10 months. A final period of 12 months in the bottle completes the maturation.
Delicately straw...
View product pagePfalz QbA Riesling Trocken 2023 Dr. von Bassermann - Jordan
The Riesling Trocken Bassermann-Jordan originates from the vineyards of the Pfalz, one of the German regions dedicated to the cultivation of the Rhine Riesling.
Purity of this variety, this Riesling Trocken comes from vineyards defined by light and sandy clayey soils. The vinification is carried out in order to enhance the expression of the fruit.
At sight it is straw yellow. The nose opens in fruity hints reminiscent of apple and peach, placed on a delicately floral background. In the mouth it ex...
View product pageAlsace Réserve AOC Riesling 2023 Gustave Lorentz
Gustave Lorentz's Riesling Réserve is born in vineyards located on the gentle hills of Altenberg that surround the wonderful village of Bergheim, in the heart of the Alsace region. The winery is managed by the seventh generation of the Lorentz family.
It is produced exclusively with Rhenish Riesling grapes. Gustave Lorentz wines express the true essence and typicality of native vines and the terroir of origin. After the manual harvest of the grapes, they are vinified in steel.
This Riesling reserv...
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