: a white wine that ranges from dry to very sweet and is made from a single variety of grape originally grown in Germany
also
: the grape
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This grape thrived in the Middle Ages, and during the 19th century its juice was sent to Austria and Switzerland to be blended with Riesling to create a sweet wine named Torbolino—meaning cloudy.
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Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
The region is also known for its plethora of wineries, many of which specialize in Riesling.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2025
Visitors can see the process from start to finish—vineyards to bottled wine—and sip on Merlot, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, and muscadine wines while on site.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2025
Book now The perfect pairing: Try dry Riesling and tarte flambée (somewhere between a pizza and a savory tart, usually topped with crème fraîche, bacon, and onions).
—Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 3 Apr. 2025
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Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
The region is also known for its plethora of wineries, many of which specialize in Riesling.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2025
Visitors can see the process from start to finish—vineyards to bottled wine—and sip on Merlot, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, and muscadine wines while on site.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2025
Book now The perfect pairing: Try dry Riesling and tarte flambée (somewhere between a pizza and a savory tart, usually topped with crème fraîche, bacon, and onions).
—Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 3 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for Riesling
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“Riesling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Riesling. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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