Dry Riesling is a white produced by Mt. Difficulty in Central Otago, Central Otago, New Zealand. Made from Riesling. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: White
Appellation: Central Otago
Region: Central Otago
Country: New Zealand
Grapes: Riesling
Tasting profile (AI-generated)
Structure: light-bodied, low tannin, high acidity, dry
A crisp, dry Riesling from Central Otago's cool, high-altitude vineyards, showing lime zest and green apple upfront with a stony, mineral undertone that gives it real drive. Mt Difficulty is a well-regarded Central Otago producer, and their dry Riesling style leans toward precision and freshness rather than richness. The high natural acidity keeps the palate clean and lively, making it a versatile match at the dinner table.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Central Otago, New Zealand
Central Otago lies in the mountainous interior of New Zealand's South Island and is one of the world's southernmost wine regions, best known for its Pinot Noir.
Riesling
Riesling is a white grape from Germany's Rhine region, widely regarded as one of the noblest white varieties for its purity, transparency and ability to express place with startling precision.
More wines
From Mt. Difficulty
- Bannockburn Dry Riesling — Mt. Difficulty, Bannockburn
- Bannockburn Pinot Noir — Mt. Difficulty, Bannockburn
- Ghost Town Pinot Noir — Mt. Difficulty, Bannockburn
- Ghost Town Syrah — Mt. Difficulty, Bendigo
More white wines from Central Otago
- Bannockburn Riesling — Felton Road, Bannockburn
- Blackmans Gully Riesling — Omeo, Central Otago
- Block 1 Riesling — Felton Road, Bannockburn
- Dry Riesling — Amisfield, Central Otago
Frequently asked questions
Where is Dry Riesling from?
Dry Riesling is produced by Mt. Difficulty in Central Otago, Central Otago, New Zealand.
What grapes are in Dry Riesling?
Dry Riesling is made from Riesling.