Reisling

Riesling is a traditional grape found along the Rhine river. It was first grown in Germany in the 15th century and in Alsace, France a few decades later. Riesling covers now roughly 25% of the vineyards in Alsace.
Riesling is the most elegant grape of the Alsace region. It gives dry, neat, graceful and well-balanced wine. Riesling is known to be the finest Alsace wine.

Wine has a light yellow green colour. Older riesling have strong mineral aromas while younger wines offer flowery notes.
Riesling is brilliant with fish, shell-fish, poultry, cold meat, Sauerkraut, Coq au Vin.

Keith Floyd tastes Alsace REisling with JP:



Do not confuse with German Riesling which is mostly a sweet wine but can also be a dry or a sparkling wine.