German wine Riesling is officially having a revival as Lidl has today revealed that sales of its award-winning Mosel Riesling are up by 44%. Despite Riesling previously being seen as an unpopular, having a misconception of being overly sweet and a somewhat retro tipple, Lidl has seen a massive surge in sales of its Mosel Riesling thanks to its suitability to modern tastes.
In fact, it can be dry, it’s naturally low in alcohol at 10.5%, and highly versatile – leading to a surging popularity with shoppers. And it seems the wine is popular among customers and critics alike.
The £5.29 bottle recently won Silver at the internationally recognised IWSC awards, having scored an impressive 93 out of 100. Judges described it as having a “typical flinty nose with notes of elegant green fruits, wild flowers, and jasmine tones. Concentrated on the palate with pronounced acidity and a complex, classy finish.”
