Wines made from Johanniter grapes of Rheintal
Discover the best wines made with Johanniter as a single variety or as a blend of Rheintal.
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 Rheintal
The wine region of Rheintal of Switzerland. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Cicero or the Domaine Schmidheiny produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Rheintal are Pinot noir, Riesling and Sylvaner, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Rheintal often reveals types of flavors of earth, red fruit or oak.