Riesling accounts for only 20% of the plantings in Germany, but Riesling planted on some of the country’s steep, slate hillsides offer wines of the rarest complexity, delicacy, and elegance. The variety is also planted in Alsace where the wines tend to be heavier and richer than those of Germany. In both countries, Riesling is made in a range of styles from bone dry to intensely sweet. While Riesling is planted sporadically in other countries, it rarely achieves the stylishness and grace found in Germany or Alsace.