Wines made from Sylvaner grapes of France
Discover the best wines made with Sylvaner as a single variety or as a blend of France.
More informations about the variety Sylvaner
The sylvaner is grown mainly in Germany and Alsace. The buds are somewhat cottony and the young leaves are green. The same applies to the ribbed branches. Once mature, the dominant colour is golden-green and small elliptical berries with small to medium-sized bunches can be seen. The ripe fruit is then adorned by five-lobed leaves. This variety is susceptible to chlorosis, gray mold, powdery mildew and mildew. It is also sensitive to frost and wind because of its long branches. It can be grown in any kind of soil, although it prefers stony, sandy and light soils. It is indeed moderately acidic and offers a complex set of aromas such as bitter almond, fruity and floral background. The taste has an excellent mixture of honey and candied or dried fruits.
More informations about the wines of France
France, home of Bordeaux, Burgundy and Champagne, is arguably the world's largest wine-producing country. For centuries, it has produced more wine - and apparently better quality - than any other country. Wine is embedded in French culture at almost every level of society; it is the drink of the elite and the common people, and a key symbol of Roman Catholicism, the majority religion in France. However, the lasting appeal of French wine is not necessarily its Volume or prestige, but rather the variety of styles available.
What are the typical flavors of the Sylvaner grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 66% of Sylvaner
- EarthPresent in 56% of Sylvaner
- Citrus fruitPresent in 56% of Sylvaner
- CitrusPresent in 36% of Sylvaner
- ApplesPresent in 36% of Sylvaner
- MicrobioPresent in 34% of Sylvaner
- PeachPresent in 28% of Sylvaner
- Tropical fruitPresent in 26% of Sylvaner
- HoneyPresent in 25% of Sylvaner
- PearPresent in 23% of Sylvaner
- MineralityPresent in 22% of Sylvaner
- LemonPresent in 21% of Sylvaner
- VegetalPresent in 17% of Sylvaner
- Green applePresent in 15% of Sylvaner
- SpicesPresent in 14% of Sylvaner
- OakPresent in 14% of Sylvaner
- ApricotPresent in 12% of Sylvaner
- Non oakPresent in 12% of Sylvaner
- MelonPresent in 10% of Sylvaner
- FloralPresent in 10% of Sylvaner
News about the grape variety Sylvaner
Alsace Riesling must be ‘dry’, says wine body proposal
Starting with the 2021 vintage, non-late harvest Alsace Riesling must be ‘dry’, as defined by EU regulations, according to a proposed decree agreed by a two-thirds majority of the Alsace Winegrowers’ Association (AVA). Winemakers backed the plan at a vote in Colmar last week, although it requires approval from France’s appellation body, INAO. The move comes in addition to the introduction of a standardised way of communicating sweetness levels on Alsace AOC still wines. As per EU rul ...
Hugh Johnson: ‘I’ve formed a bond with Grillo and flirted with Verdicchio’
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Château Climens gets new majority owner after stake sale
Château Climens owner Lurton has sold a majority stake in the prestigious, Barsac-based estate to Jean-Hubert Moitry and his family, via the family’s Patrimonia Développement group, it was announced this week. It marks the Moitry family’s first investment in the wine sector, and represents a major deal in the Bordeaux wine world. Financial details weren’t disclosed. Nicknamed ‘Lord of Barsac’, Climens is one of the Premier Grand Cru Classé estates of Sauternes and Barsac listed in Bordeaux ...