| The most famous cool climates for Riesling wine | | | | cuisine. Riesling wine has a very high natural |
| are in Germany, Austria, and the Alsace region of | | | | acidity, which both balances the sugar in sweeter |
| France. In these places, Riesling wine can be | | | | wines and acts as a preservative for long ageing. |
| dazzling, with intense mineral and peach flavors | | | | Riesling wines tend to pick up flavoring from the |
| and breathtaking clarity and transparency. | | | | mineral content in the soils they are grown in, |
| Similarly, the cool vineyards of upper New York | | | | making it common for hints of slate or stone to |
| state, Washington, Ontario, British Columbia, and | | | | make their way into the aroma and flavor of |
| New Zealand can produce elegant Riesling wine. | | | | Riesling wines. True Riesling wines have two |
| Riesling wines can span a broad range of styles, | | | | dominant aliases, Johannisberg Riesling and White |
| being produced in both dry and sweet variations. | | | | Riesling both of which refer to the authentic |
| Riesling wine aromas lean towards the fruity-side | | | | Riesling made from the Riesling grape. |
| with apple, peach and pear standing at the | | | | Riesling Wine Tip: |
| forefront mixed with delicate floral undertones. | | | | Riesling wine is brilliant with fish, shell-fish, poultry, |
| Riesling wine grapes need cooler climates and they | | | | cold meat and dishes such as sauerkraut or |
| produce both refreshing light-bodied wines and | | | | smoked ham. |
| full-bodied table wines to pair with the greatest | | | | |