Wines made from Johanniter grapes of Côtes de Sambre et Meuse
Discover the best wines made with Johanniter as a single variety or as a blend of Côtes de Sambre et Meuse.
More informations about the variety Johanniter
An interspecific cross between Riesling and FR 589-54 (Seyve-Villard 12481 x (pinot gris or rülander x chasselas or gutedel)) obtained in Germany in 1968 by Johannes Zimmermann. It has the particularity of having only one gene for resistance to mildew and powdery mildew. This variety can be found in Germany, Belgium, Switzerland, the Netherlands, etc. In France, it is practically unknown. Note that the "Johanniter" grape variety is a protected trademark.
More informations about the region of Wallonie
Côtes de Sambre et Meuse wines are wines from the Walloon Region in Belgium. Their quality is recognized as an appellation of controlled origin. About sixty owners and 27 vineyards listed by the Belgian federation of wines and spirits total about thirty hectares of vines. This represents between 75 and 80 000 vines for an annual production of 800 to 900 hectoliters.
What are the typical flavors of the Johanniter grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 3% of Johanniter
- Citrus fruitPresent in 2% of Johanniter
- LemonPresent in 1% of Johanniter
- EarthPresent in 1% of Johanniter
- Tropical fruitPresent in 1% of Johanniter
- GrapefruitPresent in 1% of Johanniter