Riesling (White grape variety)
Styles
Cool climate:
Moderate climate:
Warm climate:
Secondary flavors:
Tertiary flavors:
Green, citrus with high acidity
Citrus and stone fruit with high acidity
Not suitable for warm climates
Tropical fruit, honey and botrytis in sweet wines
Not usually oaked
Honey, smoke and petrol in aged wines
Features:
Under appreciated variety
Ages well
Susceptible to botrytis
Should not be mistaken for Cape Riesling