Riesling. B.

the variety is fairly homogeneous, the main differences being cluster size and organoleptic properties. The bud has an expanded cottony whitish apex with unfolded, also whitish apical leaflets. The medium-sized, roundish, almost whole leaves present a thick, wavy, dark green blade and clear purplish-red veins at the base. The V-shaped petiolar sinus has sometimes overlapping edges. The underside is arachnoid. The stumpy cluster is small and compact. The medium-small, spheroid berry is amber yellow in colour. The skin is thick, the pulp is juicy, with a delicate aromatic flavour.

vine of excellent vigour with semi-drooping growth habit; not too balanced. It prefers well-exposed, hilly, not too clayey and humid soils.

it prefers slightly expanded training systems and medium-long pruning.

prone to coulure in unsuitable areas, it needs well-exposed and ventilated areas to avoid excessive botrytis damage. Good resistance to winter and late cold weather.

it gives an excellent fine wine, of a straw-yellow colour with greenish highlights, dry, slightly aromatic, lively and scented.

Riesling (Rhine) R2, VCR3, VCR229, ISV3, ISVF1T; French clones: Inra-Entav 49.