Netherlands makes wine, and this is what it grows.
Riesling leads the plantings, with Pinot Gris, Müller-Thurgau, Auxerrois and Pinot Noir, plus two more alongside it.
Vines root into loess and marl.
The climate is continental.
The vineyards themselves read as riverside.
White wine, red wine and sparkling wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows aromatic with crisp acidity, reflect the cool-climate terroir, lighter body and includes traditional methods.
Producers worth knowing include Apostelhoeve, De Planck and Thorn.
Pour them alongside seafood, light poultry dishes, salads and fresh cheeses.
Serve chilled.
In the glass.
White: Aromatic with crisp acidity, Reflect the cool-climate terroir.
Red: Lighter body.
Sparkling: Includes traditional methods.
Grapes planted here.
Producers worth knowing.
Bottles to look for.
- 3 Kilos Gold Vodka, Netherlands
- Amstel Bright Beer, Netherlands
- Amstel Lager Beer, Netherlands
- Amstel Light Lager Beer, Netherlands
- Amstel Radler Beer, Netherlands
- Amstel Ultra Beer, Netherlands
- Apostelhoeve Cuvee XII, Maastricht, Netherlands
- Apostelhoeve Riesling, Maastricht, Netherlands
At the table.
- seafood
- light poultry dishes
- salads
- fresh cheeses
Serving and cellaring.
- Serve chilled.
Nearby regions.
Netherlands: common questions
01.What grapes is Netherlands known for?+
02.What kind of wine does Netherlands make?+
03.Where is Netherlands?+
04.What food goes with Netherlands wine?+
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