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Welschriesling grape
Welschriesling is a white grape known for apple, citrus, herbs. Its best-known homes are Austria.
Origin and history
Of uncertain origin, probably the Danube region; despite the name it is unrelated to Riesling.
Where it grows
Austria (Burgenland, Styria), Croatia (Slavonia), Hungary (Lake Balaton), Slovenia, Serbia, the Czech Republic and northern Italy.
Structure
Light to medium body with crisp, high acidity; dry and fresh, or intensely sweet when botrytised.
Aromas, young and aged
Young: green apple, lemon, herbs and white flowers. Sweet styles: apricot, honey and candied citrus with age.
Ageing
Dry styles are best within 1–3 years; Burgenland Trockenbeerenauslese can age 20+ years.
Also known as
Graševina (Croatia), Olaszrizling (Hungary), Laški Rizling (Slovenia), Riesling Italico (Italy), Ryzlink Vlašský (Czech Republic).
Good to know
Croatia's most planted grape, and the base of sweet wines from the botrytis-prone shores of Lake Neusiedl in Burgenland.
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