Definition

Noun: 1. A type of white wine: A fragrant white wine that can be dry or sweet, originally from the Rhine region of Germany but also produced in other wine regions like California. 2. A type of grape: The white grape variety used to produce Riesling wine.

Usage Examples

• Noun (Wine):
  • We paired the spicy food with a glass of crisp, dry Riesling.
  • German Rieslings are known for their balance of sweetness and acidity.
• Noun (Grape):
  • The Riesling grape thrives in cooler climates and slate soils.

Advanced Usage

• Regional Designations: The term is often modified to specify origin, which indicates style (e.g., , , , ). These regional styles can vary significantly in sweetness and body.
• Quality Levels: In Germany, Riesling labels may include quality designations like , , or , which indicate the ripeness of the grapes at harvest and the potential sweetness of the wine.

Variants and Related Words

• Riesling-like (adj): Having characteristics similar to a Riesling wine.
  • This local grape produces a light, Riesling-like wine.

Synonyms

• White wine (general category)

Different Meanings

The word "Riesling" has two closely related primary meanings: 1. The name of a specific beverage (the wine). 2. The name of the specific plant (the Vitis vinifera grape cultivar) from which the wine is made. The context usually makes it clear which is intended.

Idioms / Phrases

(There are no common idioms or phrasal verbs that use the specific word "Riesling." It is primarily used as a proper noun to name the wine or grape variety.)

Noun

1. fragrant dry or sweet white wine from the Rhine valley or a similar wine from California
2. white grape grown in Europe and California