Which statement about aging potential of German Riesling is most accurate?

• A. Riesling cannot age.
• B. Riesling often shows mineral, citrus, and floral notes with aging due to high acidity.
• C. Riesling loses all acidity with age.
• D. Riesling always tastes exactly the same...

Answer: (B)

High acidity gives Riesling its long aging potential. In German Rieslings, that crisp backbone preserves the wine over time and allows complex secondary aromas to unfold slowly. As it ages, you’ll often notice mineral notes from the terroir, along with developing citrus brightness and floral nuances that gain depth rather than fade. This evolution is common in quality Rieslings from cool-climate regions, and even dry styles can age gracefully for decades when stored well. So, aging is less about staying the same and more about a dynamic transformation driven by acidity, with mineral, citrus, and floral characters emerging as the wine matures.