
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.
wine cellar(s)
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Fully
15 wines from this cellar
Cave de l’Orlaya - Mathilde Roux
Mathilde Roux avoids marketing wines that are too young, allowing them to reach full maturity.
Sion
14 wines from this cellar
PaP Vins – Pilloud & Praz
Each of their wines bears the name of a former Supreme Pontiff. From Lucius to Anastase, these historical figures inspired them to create a range.
Saillon
26 wines from this cellar
Cave Corbassière
Eleven grape varieties are grown on the estate : Fendant, Pinot and Gamay as well as late specialties and barrel-aged wines.
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