Wines made from Johanniter grapes of Thurgau

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

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 Thurgau

The wine region of Thurgau of Switzerland. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Weingut Lenz or the Domaine Weingut Lenz produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Thurgau are Pinot noir, Müller-Thurgau and Cabernet-Jura, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Thurgau often reveals types of flavors of oaky, vanilla or non oak and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit.

What are the typical flavors of the Johanniter grape variety?

News about the grape variety Johanniter

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