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Is Riesling Wine Gluten-Free?

A glass of riesling wine.Yes, pure, riesling wine is gluten-free.

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Wine is naturally gluten-free, but wines with extra flavorings or additives may not be gluten-free. If you have celiac disease, stick to pure, undiluted wines. For more information on wine production, visit the main page Is Wine Gluten-Free?

What is Riesling?

Riesling is a white wine from the Rhine region of Western Europe. It can be used to make dry, semi-sweet or sweet wines, and has a high acidity. It often has notes of apples and other tree fruits. It is popular in Germany—in 2015, 23% of the grapes grown in Germany were riesling.

What Pairs Well with Riesling?

Sweeter rieslings are good dessert wines, but this wine can also pair well with pork or fish. It can also match up well with strongly-flavored Thai or Chinese dishes.

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