Grape · White
Welschriesling
Also known as Olaszrizling in Hungary, Graševina in Croatia or Laški Rizling in Slovenia
Moderate climate
About
Despite the name, unrelated to Riesling. One of Austria's most planted white grapes, producing crisp, light wines in a dry style and extraordinary sweet wines (Beerenauslese, Trockenbeerenauslese) around Lake Neusiedl. Also widely grown in Hungary, Croatia, and Slovenia.
Typical profile
Body
Lean
Acidity
Bright
Sweetness
Dry
Aromas
What the grape gives up young, and what it grows into with time in bottle.
Oak influence
None
Aging
Dry styles: drink within 2-3 years. Noble sweet wines can age for decades.
Growing regions
How the grape expresses across places, grouped by country. Chips call out how a region's style deviates from the grape's default.
Food pairings
Fresh oysters with lemonGrilled white asparagus with hollandaiseLight salads with goat cheeseSteamed trout with dill and butterApricot strudel (for sweet versions)Sushi and sashimi