Thread: A Wine a Day...Collio Riesling Renano DOC

Collio Riesling Renano DOC
(Courtesy of http://www.wine66.com)


Grape type: Riesling Renano (Rheinriesling – the German variety is
very recent as DOC and is already proving its worth in the area)

Area: hills along the Yugoslav border, just south of the Colli
Orientali appellation

Color: light golden

Nose: intense, floral, with fresh nuances of green apple and even
peach and lime

Palate: the wine’s ample bouquet is confirmed on the palate; dry,
fruity, structured, elegant and well balanced

Aging before release: not required

Cellar life: evolves for a couple of years, even longer

Food pairings: antipasti, particularly seafood and shellfish-based,
risotto, pasta, even structured fish dishes or rich ones, with sauce