Welschriesling, likely originating in northern Italy, is cultivated in several Central European countries, including Austria, Hungary, Slovenia, and Croatia. This versatile grape variety covers almost all maturity categories, from high-acid sparkling wine bases to lusciously sweet Trockenbeerenauslese wines. Typical of Welschriesling are fruity and spicy aromas of green apple and citrus, often accompanied by notes of hay blossom and a mineral character. On the palate, it impresses with a lively, harmonious acidity and a juicy, distinctive style. Prädikat wines exude a creamy, velvety fragrance with aromas of dried fruit and white pepper, which develop into black tea notes with aging.