Wines made from Cabernet-Cortis grapes of St. Gallen
Discover the best wines made with Cabernet-Cortis as a single variety or as a blend of St. Gallen.
Coloured, structured reds with a deep ruby robe, firm tannins and fresh acidity, showing aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, pepper, spices, herbs and balsamic notes evoking cabernet sauvignon. Disease-resistant interspecific variety (mildew and powdery mildew), driving force of organic vineyards in northern Europe: Germany, Switzerland, northern Italy, Belgium, Netherlands and UK. German hybrid created in 1982 in Freiburg (cabernet sauvignon × resistant variety solaris).
Wine canton of German-speaking Switzerland in the Rhine valley, ~200 ha at 70% reds. Pinot Noir (Blauburgunder) flagship red: fine and silky with signature notes of red cherry, raspberry, undergrowth, dried flowers and spice touch, fine tannins and elegant palate — fresh alpine expression. Supple Müller-Thurgau as white (Riesling x Madeleine Royale, created locally), taut Riesling, ample Chardonnay. Climate tempered by alpine foehn.