Graševina
A white variety, originally from Croatia

Summary

More commonly known by its Austrian name of Welschriesling, it is used in the production of dry, relatively neutral wines, Sekt and famously in the sweet Botrytis Affected wines of southeastern Austria.

Regional Synonyms

  • Borba
  • Grasevina
  • Grasvena
  • Italian Riesling
  • Laki Rizling
  • Laški Rizling
  • Olasz Rizling
  • Olasz Rizling
  • Riesling Italian
  • Riesling Italico
  • Rizling Vlasky
  • Ryzlink Vlaky
  • Welschriesling

Percentage of Plantings

Varietal Facts(2016 data)

Global Rank
35th
Global Plantings (%)
New World Plantings

Comparisons

Aroma Markers