Wines made from Sylvaner grapes of Pfalz
Discover the best wines made with Sylvaner as a single variety or as a blend of Pfalz.
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 region of Pfalz
Pfalz is a key wine producing region in western Germany, located between the Rhein/Rhine river and the low-lying Haardt mountain range (a natural continuation of the Alsatian Vosges). It covers a rectangle of land 45 miles (75km) Long and 15 miles (25km) wide. To the NorthLiesRheinhessen; to the South, the French border and Alsace. In terms of both quality and quantity, Pfalz is one of Germany's most important regions, and one which shows great promise for the future.
What are the typical flavors of the Sylvaner grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 6% of Sylvaner
- Tropical fruitPresent in 3% of Sylvaner
- EarthPresent in 3% of Sylvaner
- Citrus fruitPresent in 3% of Sylvaner
- StonePresent in 2% of Sylvaner
- MicrobioPresent in 2% of Sylvaner
- Non oakPresent in 2% of Sylvaner
- YeastPresent in 2% of Sylvaner
- ElderflowerPresent in 2% of Sylvaner
- SpicesPresent in 2% of Sylvaner
- CreamPresent in 2% of Sylvaner
- FloralPresent in 2% of Sylvaner
- AlmondsPresent in 2% of Sylvaner
- VegetalPresent in 2% of Sylvaner
- OakPresent in 2% of Sylvaner
- PearPresent in 2% of Sylvaner
- LemonPresent in 2% of Sylvaner
- ApricotPresent in 2% of Sylvaner
- MineralityPresent in 2% of Sylvaner
- LimePresent in 2% of Sylvaner
News about the grape variety Sylvaner
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