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.
wine cellars
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Leytron
24 wines from this cellar
Cave Gilbert Devayes
Gilbert Devayes and Gaëtan Carron are proud to offer you a wide choice of wines cultivated with family tradition and savoir-faire.
Ardon
18 wines from this cellar
Maison Les Vignettes
35 grape varieties in cultivation, 32 wines produced, as well as several local gourmet items, render this special cellar typical of Valais.
Salquenen
12 wines from this cellar
Weingut Constantin
Weingut Constantin is a small, family-run business that produces high-quality wines. The winery also organises events and workshops.
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