Wines made from Sylvaner grapes of Zürich
Discover the best wines made with Sylvaner as a single variety or as a blend of Zürich.
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 Zürich
Zurich is a Swiss cantonal wine region covering all winegrowing sub-regions and vineyards within the borders of the Zurich canton. It is one of the more productive cantonal appellations in the German-speaking Northern Part of Switzerland. The main viticultural area here arches to the north, above the city of Winterthur, stretching up to Schaffhausen and even crossing the Rhine briefly around Eglisau, Rafz, Rudlingen, Wil and Huntwagen. This area is generally known as Zurcher Weinland, although as an area it is not precisely demarcated.
What are the typical flavors of the Sylvaner grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 5% of Sylvaner
- Tree fruitPresent in 5% of Sylvaner
- Citrus fruitPresent in 3% of Sylvaner
- Tropical fruitPresent in 2% of Sylvaner
- MicrobioPresent in 2% of Sylvaner
- MelonPresent in 1% of Sylvaner
- Dried fruitPresent in 1% of Sylvaner
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Sylvaner
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Sylvaner
- OakPresent in 1% of Sylvaner
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Sylvaner
- Non oakPresent in 1% of Sylvaner
- CreamPresent in 1% of Sylvaner
- GrapefruitPresent in 1% of Sylvaner
- CheesePresent in 1% of Sylvaner
- StonePresent in 1% of Sylvaner
- PearPresent in 1% of Sylvaner
- LemonPresent in 1% of Sylvaner
- ApricotPresent in 1% of Sylvaner
- StrawberriesPresent in 1% of Sylvaner
News about the grape variety Sylvaner
Alsace Riesling must be ‘dry’, says wine body proposal
Starting with the 2021 vintage, non-late harvest Alsace Riesling must be ‘dry’, as defined by EU regulations, according to a proposed decree agreed by a two-thirds majority of the Alsace Winegrowers’ Association (AVA). Winemakers backed the plan at a vote in Colmar last week, although it requires approval from France’s appellation body, INAO. The move comes in addition to the introduction of a standardised way of communicating sweetness levels on Alsace AOC still wines. As per EU rul ...
Hugh Johnson: ‘I’ve formed a bond with Grillo and flirted with Verdicchio’
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Laggan Bay whisky distillery to open on Islay
Plans have been approved for what will become Islay’s 12th Scotch malt whisky distillery. Laggan Bay is set to be developed by whisky bottlers and brewers The Islay Boys, in association with Ian Macleod Distillers. Argyll and Bute Council has granted planning permission for the distillery, which The Islay Boys said will produce ‘a traditional, double-distillation Islay whisky’, at Glenegedale in Laggan Bay, close to the island’s airport. The new development, on a two-hectare site, will also incl ...