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Before you buy
Dessert and sweet wines explained: late harvest, noble rot and icewineSauvignon Blanc, Riesling and Pinot Grigio: choosing a crisp whiteA wine of true pedigree, this displays beautifully refined and complex aromas of beeswax, honey, white peach, frankincense and honeysuckle. The aromas may suggest sweetness, but the palate is as dry and stony as the terrifyingly steep hillside on which the grapes are grown. It has terrific intensity, but if you can hold on to a few bottles for two or three years, it will undoubtedly reward patience.
At a glance
- Shop: The Great Wine Co.
- Brand: Weingut Leitz
- Price: £33.30
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Good to know
- Look for trocken on a German label if you want a dry Riesling.
- An ABV of around 8% to 10% usually means noticeable sweetness.
- Alsace and Australian Riesling is usually dry.
Common questions
Why does old Riesling smell of petrol?
With age, a natural compound in Riesling can develop an aroma often described as petrol or kerosene. It is a recognised feature of mature Riesling, not a fault.
Is Riesling sweet?
Not always. Many Rieslings are dry, especially from Alsace, Australia and German wines labelled trocken. Others are off dry or sweet, so check the label and ABV.