A type of white wine from Germany made from Riesling grapes, known for being aromatic and ranging from dry to very sweet.
From German 'Riesling,' possibly related to 'reissen' (to tear or pull), referring to how the vine tendrils tear or pull as they grow; or from a family name.
Riesling used to be considered the ultimate fancy wine, then became unfashionable because of cheap sweet versions, now German sommeliers are fighting to restore its reputation—a perfect example of how wine snobbery shapes perception.
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