noun
Riesling
REEZ-lihng
noun
1
A variety of grape, especially grown in Germany and other cool-climate wine regions, or the wine made from it.
"They paired the dessert with a chilled glass of Riesling."
"German Riesling ranges from bone-dry to lusciously sweet."
How to Use Riesling
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA German-style white grape, or the often slightly sweet wine made from it.
Common pairings
a bottle of Riesling
dry Riesling
German Riesling
Word Forms
Rieslings plural
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Etymology
Borrowed from German Riesling, the name of the grape variety.