The cellar index

WineCollection 08

Riesling

Aromatic precision, electric acidity and an extraordinary range from bone-dry to nobly sweet.

Origin & traditionGermany, Austria, Alsace & beyond

Character & context

Understanding Riesling

Riesling is defined less by sweetness than by tension. Citrus, stone fruit, flowers and mineral notes can remain vivid for decades, with residual sugar and acidity working as partners rather than opposites.

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