By Chris and Sherry Hardie
The steep German vineyards of the Mosel River valley come to mind when we picture riesling grapes, but the white grape variety is grown all over the world.
We decided to sample a version that hails from Italy, certainly better known for its chianti and other red wines. It comes from the Delle Venezie region in northeast Italy, where the winemaker sources grapes from various growers.
Riesling is a versatile grape and ranges from very sweet to dry and tart. This offering is not as acidic and crisp as most German versions, but it's semi-sweet with orchard fruit flavors in a light body.
Sherry: "Almond flavor with pear and a touch of apple." 3 stars
Chris: "Apricot and pear with a citrus finish." 3 stars
Available locally for about $8.
Coming next week: Carta Red
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