Riesling

Riesling (German white wine grape variety)

noun REES-ling Rare

Usage Note

Riesling is Germany's most celebrated white wine grape, grown in the Mosel, Rhine, and Pfalz regions. The wines range from bone-dry (trocken) to lusciously sweet (Trockenbeerenauslese). Distinguished by high acidity, floral aromas, and minerality.

Examples

"Ein trockener Riesling von der Mosel passt gut zu Fischgerichten."

Natural Translation

A dry Riesling from the Mosel pairs well with fish dishes.

Literal Translation

A dry Riesling from the Mosel fits well to fish-dishes.

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