Goldriesling is one of the oldest new breeds. For a long time it was assumed that it was a cross between Riesling and the French, almost unpronounceable variety Courtillier Musqué Précoce. Modern research methods have shown, however, that the second variety, alongside Riesling, is obscure and has probably disappeared. Gold Riesling sprouts early, making it sensitive to spring frosts, but ripens in time to escape wet and cold autumn weather. It is also susceptible to Botrytis cinerea, which can also produce interesting, sweet wines. In terms of character it is not that far removed from Riesling, but in terms of scent it also has the characteristics of a well-made Müller-Thurgau. It has never found wide distribution: in addition to a few hectares in France, it is well represented with 17 hectares in the wine-growing region of Saxony, where producers such as Schloss Proschwitz produce very worthwhile wines from it.
This grape variety is also known by the name of:
Franzosentraube,Gelbriesling, Goldmuskat, Riesling doré, Risling khativ, Risling zolotistyi
