Alsacia Riesling (Francia)

You can find Alsace Riesling in Northeast France, cradled in the shadow of the Vosges Mountain range just east of the Rhine River. Riesling is the darling of Alsace, and a favorite of wine lovers worldwide, because it's both versatile and budget friendly. Produced in dry and off-dry styles, Alsatian Rieslings are typically fresh and crisp, with racy acidity and compelling aromas of pears, apples, lemons, flowers and spice. The appealing minerality shining through these wines is due to the dry, sunny climate and the soil types found in the region. A mix of granite, limestone, schist, and sandstone is typical. The true beauty of Alsatian Rieslings is that they are extraordinarily food friendly. Try a dry version with fish tacos, sushi, smoked fish, asparagus, and goat cheese. Off-dry Rieslings have an affinity for spicy Thai curries, shrimp cocktail, and even apple pie.