Very old variety, probably originated on the banks of the Rhin, it would also be a descendant of Gouais.
It is a great noble grape of Alsace. Vinified alone, it is part of the vine appellations Alsace, Vins d'Alsace, Alsace Grand Cru.
Riesling gives a high quality dry white wine, very aromatic, very characteristic bouquet that develops intensely depending on soil from which it comes, elegant with good-keeping qualitites. It also produces excellent liquorous wines from late harvest or selection of nobles grains.

Aromas of apricot, lemon, candied lemon, honeysuckle, lemon, spices, candied fruit, passion fruit, broom, mint, musk, animal notes where the wine is aged, mineral notes, yellow peach, grapefruit, apple, buttons pink, lime, ...