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
248 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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Leytron
24 wines from this cellar
Le Bosset - Vins de sens
From the vineyard to the winery, through every facet of their work, they strive to create authentic, balanced wines, with meaning for your pleasure.
Sion
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Cave de l’Etat du Valais – Domaine de Châteauneuf
Its 1931 Merlot was the first to be produced in Valais, and has continued to shape the history and reputation of the estate as its emblematic wine.
Flanthey
10 wines from this cellar
Cave du Mont de Lens
Cave Mont de Lens produces 11 vintages from 10 grape varieties, the majority of which are Valais’ signature varieties such as Petite Arvine and Cornalin.
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