Food: Riesling Wine [edit]

Other Names:Riesling, 雷司令葡萄酒 (Chinese), ريسلينغ النبيذ (Arabic), Riesling Vinho (Portuguese), Riesling Vin (French), Riesling (Span... All Translations

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Riesling is a white grape variety which originates in the Rhine region of Germany. Riesling is an aromatic grape variety displaying flowery, almost perfumed, aromas as well as high acidity. It is used to make dry, semi-sweet, sweet and sparkling white wines. Riesling wines are usually varietally pure and are seldom oaked. As of 2004, Riesling was estimated to be the world's 20th most grown variety at (with an increasing trend),J. Robinson (ed) ''The Oxford Companion to Wine'' Third Edition, Oxford University Press 2006, pg. 746: ''"Vine varieties"'', ISBN 0-19-860990-6 but in terms of importance for quality wines, it is usually included in the "top three" white wine varieties together with Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. Riesling is a variety which is highly "''terroir''-expressive", meaning that the character of Riesling wines is clearly influenced by the wine's place of origin. In 2006, Riesling was the most grown variety in Germany with 20.8% and , and in the French region of Alsace with 21.9% and ., read on September 9, 2007 There are also significant plantings of Riesling in Austria, Luxembourg, northern Italy, Australia, New Zealand, United States, Canada, South Africa, China and Ukraine. In the countries where it is cultivated, Riesling is most commonly grown in colder regions and locations.

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[edit] About Riesling Wine

Riesling wine comes from the white Riesling grapes. It is a sweet white wine leaning towards "fruity." Considered highly expressive, the character of a Riesling wine resonates with the wine's local environment. With its balance of sugar and acidity, Riesling wine can be paired with either white fish or pork. Riesling is also considered to be one of the few wines that can be paired up with Thai and Chinese dishes. Dry Riesling is usually served cold. Older (and thus, sweeter) Rieslings can be served warm.

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