Switzerland is a country with a wealth of ancestral know-how passed down from generation to generation; discover our talented winemakers.
Swiss vineyards displays a unique variety in the world: an alpine landscape, a different climate depending on the region, and unique grape varieties.
Swiss vineyards cover 14,696 hectares, with more than 2,500 winemakers in six regions: Valais, Vaud, German-speaking Switzerland, Geneva, Ticino and the Three Lakes.
Switzerland's particular landscape and its vineyards inspire viticulture on a human scale, where the winemaker's skills remain the essential tool to bring grapes to maturity.
Silvaner
Grape variety White
About the grape variety
Originally from Austria, Silvaner is a natural cross between Savagnin Blanc (Heida in Valais) and Österreichisch Weiß, an old Austrian grape variety. Its name comes from the Latin silva (forest), indicating an alleged wild origin. In Switzerland, it is grown mainly in Valais where it is called Johannisberg in reference to a famous wine estate in Rheingau (D).
Silvaner lends itself to the creation of semi-sweet and sweet wines. It has an impressive aging potential.
Features
Associated names: Johannisberg, Gros Rhin
Silvaner wines have notes of orchard fruits and almonds with hints of flowers. On the palate: a pleasing bitterness and moderate acidity.
Distribution of grape varieties
Silvaner is grown in several wine regions
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