white grape·Rhine, Germany
Riesling
The world's most misunderstood grape — often assumed sweet but spanning a spectrum from bone-dry Alsace Riesling to luscious Trockenbeerenauslese. Riesling's defining character is its electric acidity, which gives even off-dry examples remarkable freshness and an unmatched capacity to age.
Aging potential
10–50 years for quality Spätlese and above