Riesling white wine (riesling)

France is considered a recognized world leader in the production of high-quality wine. In France, all the most famous and widespread grapes have long been cultivated. Most French wines, made from various grape varieties, are considered classics of world winemaking. However, centuries have developed not only the traditions of the great French school of winemaking. The country's closest neighbour Germany is also famous for its first-class and not least noble wines.

Today, we want to tell you about such a well-known white wine variety as Riesling or Riesling. This wine variety is produced from the Riesling grape of the same name, which was the first to be cultivated on German lands. Currently, Riesling grapes are cultivated in Germany, France, Austria, Switzerland, as well as in the USA, Bulgaria, Argentina and other countries. Historians have found written references to grapes, as well as the white wine Riesling of the same name, in sources dating from the 15th century.

It is known for certain that Riesling grapes were grown at the beginning of the Middle Ages in the valleys of the Rhine River, as well as the Moselle River. Written evidence and references have survived that in 1435 the Count of Katzenelnbogen planted Riesling vineyards against the wall of the majestic castle of Russelsheim. Germany is considered the recognized world leader in the cultivation of grapes and the production of white wine Riesling, on the territory of which over 20 thousand hectares of agricultural land are occupied for the vineyards of Riesling.

As a rule, Riesling white wine is immediately associated with foodies and real connoisseurs with the world-famous Rhine wines. Riesling white table wine, like the grape of the same name, is considered a symbol of Germany and a hallmark of the German wine tradition. Although Riesling white wine is currently produced in many countries around the world, professional tasters argue that it is impossible to taste real Riesling white wine anywhere in the world, except of course the historical homeland of Germany.

German white Riesling wine differs from other countries in its sweet taste. French Riesling made in Alsace, as well as an Australian drink from the Clare Valley, has a drier taste. It is noteworthy that it is the German table white wine Riesling that is ranked among the elite vintage wines, which are classified as "luxury. " It is noteworthy that the real German table white Riesling wine is comparable in price to such expensive brands as, for example, Dom Perignon champagne. However, it is rather problematic to acquire a real Riesling outside of Germany.

In most cases, dry white Riesling wine is found on sale. Dry varieties of Riesling white table wine are often compared to the Gothic architectural style. Foodies claim that the noble and at the same time delicate perfectly balanced taste of Riesling white wine is similar to the perfection of upward-striding lines that go into the infinity of Gothic lancet arches and arches.