Riesling

A comprehensive overview of vine, quality, classifying, aromas and the various Riesling-types is offered by the just-released title from HALLWAG: Riesling - The full diversity of the worlds noblest vine by Christina Fischer and Ingo Swoboda. Access to Riesling is presented to the reader through its characteristics and not, as is usually the case, indexing via the place of origin. The interesting typology of this authorship-duo spans from „Solid basis“ via „Delicate finesse“, „Fruity diversity“, „Complex elegance“ through to „Baroque monuments“ and „Noble sweetness“. The authors deliver an outstanding leitmotif to the prospecting afficionado. This core section of the book also offers many portraits of important top-class winemakers who are classified according to their relative Riesling types: The reader receives here exciting insights into the highly individual philosophy of each of the winemakers. In addition, they serve as orientation aids for purchasing and enjoying Riesling.