Wines made from Sylvaner grapes of Valais
Discover the best wines made with Sylvaner as a single variety or as a blend of Valais.
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 Valais
The Valais is the largest wine region and appellation in Switzerland, responsible for around one third of the country's total wine production. The main Vineyard area covers the southeast-facing slopes of the dramatic Rhône river valley as the glacial waters run southwest between Leuk (Loeche in French) and Fully. The river changes direction at Martigny and then runs northwest to exit the valley and empty into Lac Léman (Lake Geneva). Vineyard area here comes to around 4,800 hectares (11,800 acres) and is generally located on (often steep) slopes and terraces between the flat, fertile, Heavy soils at the bottom of the valley - often given over to fruit production, industry and urban development - and the bare rock of the mountainside that towers above.
What are the typical flavors of the Sylvaner grape variety?
- OakPresent in 4% of Sylvaner
- EarthPresent in 4% of Sylvaner
- MicrobioPresent in 4% of Sylvaner
- Non oakPresent in 3% of Sylvaner
- Citrus fruitPresent in 3% of Sylvaner
- Tree fruitPresent in 2% of Sylvaner
- VegetalPresent in 2% of Sylvaner
- CitrusPresent in 1% of Sylvaner
- Lemon peelPresent in 1% of Sylvaner
- PeachPresent in 1% of Sylvaner
- MineralityPresent in 1% of Sylvaner
- HazelnutPresent in 1% of Sylvaner
- HoneyPresent in 1% of Sylvaner
- NuttyPresent in 1% of Sylvaner
- CheesePresent in 1% of Sylvaner
- AlmondsPresent in 1% of Sylvaner
- CaramelPresent in 1% of Sylvaner
- ApricotPresent in 1% of Sylvaner
- Tropical fruitPresent in 1% of Sylvaner