# YOKO Riesling (2023)

- **Producer:** Anora Group PLC
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Riesling
- **Region:** Pfalz, Germany
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 12.0%
- **Average price:** €14
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 8–10 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** pear, white flowers, lemon, yellow pear, peach, petrol (gasoline), honey

## About this wine

YOKO Riesling is a white wine from the Pfalz region of Germany, produced by Anora Group PLC. The wine is made from 100% Riesling grapes. The Pfalz region benefits from a sunny and warm climate, influenced by the Haardt Mountains, which aids in the full ripening of the grapes. Anora Group PLC is a Nordic distilled beverage and wine company with a focus on sustainability. The YOKO wine series is specifically designed for the Nordic market, and this particular wine features a label with cherry blossoms. It is also noted for its environmentally conscious packaging, including a lighter glass bottle, and holds environmental and climate certifications. The wine was created by Master of Wine Julie Nyheim.

## Interesting facts

- Label features cherry blossoms, evoking spring.
- Bottled in lighter glass for reduced environmental impact.
- Certified for environmental and climate responsibility.
- Created by Master of Wine Julie Nyheim.

## Food pairing

The wine's refreshing acidity and subtle sweetness cut through richness and balance spicy elements, while its fruity notes complement a wide range of flavors found in Asian and lighter dishes.

## Wine making process

The YOKO Riesling is produced from 100% Riesling grapes grown in the Pfalz region of Germany. The region's climate, influenced by the Haardt Mountains, allows for slow and full ripening of the grapes. The winemaking process involves fermentation at cool temperatures, a technique employed to maintain the wine's freshness and acidity. The wine is produced by Anora Group PLC for the Nordic market and is presented in lighter glass bottles as part of its sustainability initiatives. It has also received environmental and climate certifications.