How do you spell Riesling?
Correct spelling
riesling
Remember the German rule: 'ie' not 'ei' - Rhine wine has 'ie'
Why is riesling spelled this way?
From the German grape variety, possibly named after the Rhine region. RIES-LING. The 'ie' follows the German pattern (opposite of English 'i before e'). Not 'reisling' — the i comes first.
Common misspellings of riesling
reislingrieselingriesleng
Example
The crisp Riesling paired perfectly with the spicy Asian cuisine.