Wines made from Sylvaner grapes of Switzerland
Discover the best wines made with Sylvaner as a single variety or as a blend of Switzerland.
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.
Alpine vineyard of 14,700 ha in six regions, ~98% consumed locally. Chasselas (Fendant in Valais) signature as king white: taut and mineral with green apple, citrus, sweet almond, white flowers and flint, chiselled palate — Vaud and Valais. Fine silky Pinot Noir (cherry, raspberry, undergrowth), supple Gamay, round Merlot in Ticino (plum, cocoa). Valais specialities: saline Petite Arvine, ample Amigne and Heida, spicy Cornalin.