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Definition of riesling

riesling

/ˈriːz.lɪŋ/
ries · ling
Plural:rieslings
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• noun

1

A crisp, aromatic white wine ranging from bone-dry to sweet, characterized by high acidity and floral or fruity notes, originally produced in the Rhine region of Germany.

Example

"The sommelier recommended a chilled dry Riesling to balance the heat of the spicy Thai curry."

2

A small, aromatic white wine grape variety native to the Rhine region of Germany (cultivar of Vitis vinifera, family Vitaceae), prized for its cold hardiness and used to make a wide range of dry, off-dry, and sweet white wines.

Example

"The steep, slate-rich slopes of the Mosel valley provide ideal conditions for cultivating the Riesling grape."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from German Riesling, first documented in the Rhine region in the 15th century, likely derived from the Middle High German verb 'risen' (to fall or drop), referring to the tendency of the grapevine's blossoms to drop prematurely during cold weather.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Riesling. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/riesling
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