Wines made from Sylvaner grapes of Switzerland

Discover the best wines made with Sylvaner as a single variety or as a blend of Switzerland.

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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 Switzerland

Switzerland may not be the most famous of wine-producing nations, but this small mountainous country in Western Europe has been producing wine for over two thousand years. The lack of awareness of Swiss wine is not due to a lack of quality or quantity, but to the fact that it is produced primarily for (and enjoyed by) the Swiss themselves. But things are slowly changing; the world beyond the Alps is now discovering the high quality of much of Switzerland's Grape/pinot">Pinot noir and white wines made from the country's flagship grape, Chasselas. High-end Vineyards can be found in almost every corner of the country, but the vast majority are in the Alpine Valais and around Lake Geneva, in La Côte and Vaud/lavaux">Lavaux.

What are the typical flavors of the Sylvaner grape variety?

Tree fruitPresent in 16% of Sylvaner
EarthPresent in 13% of Sylvaner
Citrus fruitPresent in 11% of Sylvaner
MicrobioPresent in 8% of Sylvaner
OakPresent in 7% of Sylvaner
Non oakPresent in 6% of Sylvaner
VegetalPresent in 4% of Sylvaner
Tropical fruitPresent in 4% of Sylvaner
CitrusPresent in 3% of Sylvaner
SpicesPresent in 3% of Sylvaner

PeachPresent in 2% of Sylvaner
ApricotPresent in 2% of Sylvaner
MineralityPresent in 2% of Sylvaner
HoneyPresent in 2% of Sylvaner
CheesePresent in 2% of Sylvaner
StrawberriesPresent in 1% of Sylvaner
Dried fruitPresent in 1% of Sylvaner
Red fruitPresent in 1% of Sylvaner
MelonPresent in 1% of Sylvaner
StonePresent in 1% of Sylvaner

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