Wines made from Sylvaner grapes of Jura
Discover the best wines made with Sylvaner as a single variety or as a blend of Jura.
Lively, understated whites with a tender palate and fresh acidity, with delicate aromas of citrus, white flowers, green apple, hay and typical mineral notes. Light and refreshing finish. Made as easy dry whites and more structured lees-aged cuvées. Star of Alsace AOC (one of the historic varieties), absolute signature of German Franconia (Silvaner on shell-limestone soils) and present in Austria and Switzerland. Central European variety of Austrian origin.
Narrow 80 km French wine strip between Salins and Saint-Amour (~1,850 ha), marl and limestone soils, semi-continental climate. Savagnin is the signature native white: dry and intensely oxidative with green walnut, curry, yellow apple, dried flowers, dried fruits and saline finish, aged under a yeast veil (vin jaune style in the iconic 62 cl clavelin). Chardonnay (50%) as fresh white; light Poulsard and spiced Trousseau as ethereal reds. Crémant, vin de paille, Macvin.