Riesling

noun

Ries·​ling ˈrēz-liŋ  ˈrēs- 

: 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

Examples of Riesling in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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. —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

Word History

Etymology

German

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing Riesling

• Johannisberg Riesling