Riesling (, ; german: [ˈʁiːslɪŋ] (listen)) is a white grape variety that originated in the rhine region. riesling is an aromatic grape variety displaying flowery, almost perfumed, aromas as well as high acidity. it is used to make dry, semi-sweet, sweet, and sparkling white wines. riesling wines are usually varietally pure and are seldom oaked. as of 2004, riesling was estimated to be the world's 20th most grown variety at 48,700 hectares (120,000 acres) (with an increasing trend), but in terms of importance for quality wines, it is usually included in the "top three" white wine varieties together with chardonnay and sauvignon blanc. riesling is a variety that is highly "terroir-expressiv...

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