Johannisberg
About this grape variety
Sylvaner, known as Johannisberg in Valais, is the second most widely planted white grape variety in Valais. It is sensitive to disease and cold, but is nevertheless a vigorous plant.
Sylvaner is so at home on soil that is light, schistose and gravelly, in particular on dejection cones, that cantonal legislation dictates where it can be planted. It is ready to harvest slightly later than Chasselas.
Its potential for aging and for developing greater complexity are startlingly good—well beyond 20 years!
Johannisberg
314 ha out of 4675 ha, or 6.72%
Tasting profile
239 wine producers cultivate this grape variety
Find a cellarEtymology
In Valais, Johannisberg is identical to Sylvaner, from the Latin word silva, or forest, a reference to its supposed wild origin.
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Salquenen
16 wines from this cellar
Josef Glenz & Töchter
The three siblings are known for their dynamism, energy and innovative spirit. They run the company with an enterprising mindset full of passion.
Sion
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Varone Vins
Established in 1900 and a few years later creating the first Oenoparc in Switzerland, Vins Varone now sees the fourth generation carrying on this tradition.
Varen
22 wines from this cellar
C. Varonier & Söhne AG
Andy Varonier strives to be the forerunner of a new generation of premium Swiss wines through innovation, upholding traditions and ecofriendly methods.
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