Riesling
In a nutshell
Alternative Names and Subvarieties: Riesling Renano. This name distinguishes it from Riesling Italico, which is Welschriesling; “Riesling” by itself can sometimes refer to both.
Best Known For: Varietal wines in Alpine Italy
Where Grown: Generally in the north, with the largest concentration in Trentino–Alto Adige (43%)
Vineyard Area: 635 ha (1,568 acres)
Denominations that use this grape variety
Majority Component in One or More Wines of:
Principal White Grape Varieties:
Alto Adige / Südtirol DOC,
Colli Martani DOC,
Colli Tortonesi DOC,
Collio Goriziano / Collio DOC,
Friuli / Friuli Venezia Giulia DOC,
Friuli Aquileia DOC,
Friuli Colli Orientali DOC,
Friuli Grave DOC,
Friuli Isonzo / Isonzo del Friuli DOC,
Friuli Latisana DOC,
Garda DOC,
IGP Terre Abruzzesi / Terre d’Abruzzo,
Langhe DOC,
Merlara DOC,
Oltrepò Pavese DOC,
Piemonte DOC,
Riviera del Garda Classico DOC,
Trentino DOC,
Vicenza DOC