Wines made from Johanniter grapes of Zurichsee
Discover the best wines made with Johanniter as a single variety or as a blend of Zurichsee.
Aromatic, structured whites with a full palate and firm acidity, showing aromas of yellow fruits (peach, apricot), citrus, white flowers, honey and mineral notes reminiscent of Riesling. Refreshing. Mildew- and powdery-mildew-resistant interspecific variety, a driver of organic viticulture in northern regions: Germany (Baden), Switzerland, Netherlands, Belgium, UK and Denmark. German hybrid created in 1968 in Freiburg (Riesling × Seyve-Villard).
Wine region of German-speaking Switzerland around Lake Zurich, south-facing slopes on moraines, molasse and schists. Signature Pinot Noir (Blauburgunder) as king red: fine and silky with red cherry, raspberry, underbrush, dried flowers and spices, fine tannins and elegant palate — among the best in German Switzerland. Räuschling native local specialty (lake vine): lively mineral white. Supple Müller-Thurgau, ample Chardonnay, aromatic Gewürztraminer.