What is riesling?
Riesling · German
White grape from Germany, Alsace and beyond, dry to very sweet, always with zingy acidity. Lime, peach and sometimes a petrol hint.
What it tastes like
Lime, green apple, peach and honey, from bone dry to sweet, with bright, lively acidity.
Where you’ll see it
Wine lists everywhere, especially German, Thai, Chinese and Indian restaurants, where off-dry ones tame the heat.
Related words
- grüner veltliner
- off-dry
- chenin blanc