Riesling wines

Riesling is recorded both in Germany and Alsace as far back as the fifteenth century. In 1435 Count John the IV of Katzenelnbogen lists in an inventory 22 shillings for Rießlingen wine cuttings. Freddy Price in his book “Riesling Rennaissance” notes that the spelling Rissling was found in 1447 in Alsace.

Originating in the Rhine, Riesling is widely grown in Germany, Alsace and Austria. It is also grown in Italy and Czechoslovakia and much of the New World (Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, USA).

Riesling a Versatile Grape

It's versatility allows it to produce dry (Trocken) half dry (halbtrocken) or sweet wines. A grower in Israel has even produced a dessert wine form Riesling.

Where to buy Riesling

Visit Chateau select for a great range of Riesling wines, such as Rheingau Riesling 2009, Riesling Kabinett 2007, Riesling Kabinett 2009 and Riesling Renaissance 2008.

There's even a wine club and a wine discount card for even better value for money.

Quite a range of Rieslings can be found at www.chateauselect.co.uk and there is currently a special offer of a mixed case of four different Rieslings at the special price of £12 a bottle.
Riesling wines
Versatility is also the watchword when it comes to pairing Riesling with food. A highly aromatic wine, usually with hints of apple, often also of peach and honey, it goes particularly well with pork, but is also a great accompaniment to chicken, shellfish and even Asian or Moroccan spicy foods.

Riesling is generally considered to be one of the three top white grape varieties, the other two being Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc.

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