Wines made from Johanniter grapes of Wognum
Discover the best wines made with Johanniter as a single variety or as a blend of Wognum.
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 West Friesland
The wine region of Wognum is located in the region of West Friesland of Netherlands. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Wyndomein de Heidepleats or the Domaine Saalhof produce mainly wines white, red and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Wognum are Johanniter, Riesling and Souvignier gris, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. We currently count 2 estates and châteaux in the of Wognum, producing 9 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture.