Wines made from Johanniter grapes of Sjaelland

Discover the best wines made with Johanniter as a single variety or as a blend of Sjaelland.

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 Sjaelland

The wine region of Sjaelland of Denmark. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Ørnberg or the Domaine Ørnberg produce mainly wines white, red and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Sjaelland are Solaris, Rondo and Regent, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Sjaelland often reveals types of flavors of oaky, vanilla or non oak and sometimes also flavors of earth, oak or spices.

What are the typical flavors of the Johanniter grape variety?