The best wines of Johannisberg

Discover the best wines of Johannisberg of Rheingau as well as the best winemakers of Johannisberg and estates of Johannisberg to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Johannisberg and the best vintages to taste in this region.

Top wines of Johannisberg by region

Looking for a good wine of Johannisberg of Rheingau among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Johannisberg. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Johannisberg with technical and enological descriptions.

Great red wines of Johannisberg

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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Johannisberg

Red wines from the region of Johannisberg go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of celine's version of moussaka (5th meeting), aiguillette of duck with honey or saddle of hare jura style.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Johannisberg

On the nose the red wine of the region of Johannisberg. often reveals types of flavors of red fruit. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Johannisberg. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in red wine of Johannisberg

  • 2017With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.60/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Johannisberg

  • Spätburgunder
  • Pinot Noir Précoce
  • Regent
  • Merlot

Discovering the wine region of Johannisberg

The wine region of Johannisberg is located in the region of Rheingau of Germany. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Prinz von Hessen or the Domaine Prinz von Hessen produce mainly wines white, red and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Johannisberg are Riesling, Sylvaner and Regent, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Johannisberg often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, tree fruit or citrus fruit.

In the mouth of Johannisberg is a with a nice freshness. We currently count 18 estates and châteaux in the of Johannisberg, producing 48 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Johannisberg go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, shellfish or spicy food.

Great white wines of Johannisberg

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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Johannisberg

White wines from the region of Johannisberg go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, shellfish or spicy food such as recipes of pork cheeks confit in cider, baeckeoffe with fish or mullet with onions and white wine.

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Johannisberg

On the nose the white wine of the region of Johannisberg. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, tree fruit or citrus fruit. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Johannisberg. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in white wine of Johannisberg

  • 2004With an average score of 4.12/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.05/5
  • 2009With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.98/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.98/5
  • 2007With an average score of 3.98/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Johannisberg

  • Riesling

Discover the grape variety: Regent

A complex interspecific cross between the diana (sylvaner x Müller-Thurgau) and the chambourcin obtained in Germany in 1967 by Gerhardt Alleweldt. It can be found in Quebec (Canada), Belgium and Switzerland, but is little known in France. It should be noted that Regent, a monogenic variety, which is nevertheless resistant to certain cryptogamic diseases, was "bypassed" in 2010 by a less resistant strain of mildew, which was also the case for bianca.

Great sparkling wines of Johannisberg

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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Johannisberg

Sparkling wines from the region of Johannisberg go well with generally quite well with dishes of vegetarian such as recipes of light tuna-tomato quiche (without cream).

The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Johannisberg

  • Spätburgunder

The word of the wine: Trader-Handler

Champagne term for a merchant who buys grapes to make a Champagne wine himself.

Great sweet wines of Johannisberg

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Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Johannisberg

Sweet wines from the region of Johannisberg go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, shellfish or spicy food such as recipes of turkey stuffed with chestnuts, mussels spanish style or chicken colombo (west indies).

The best vintages in sweet wine of Johannisberg

  • 2007With an average score of 4.60/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2010With an average score of 4.10/5

The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Johannisberg

  • Riesling

The word of the wine: Vinification of sweet wines

Moelleux and liquoreux wines are characterized by the presence of residual sugars (natural sugar of the grape), not transformed into alcohol under the effect of yeasts. The fermentation is stopped by cold and by the addition of sulphur dioxide (sulphur).

News from the vineyard of Johannisberg

Duckhorn expands in Napa Valley with vineyard deals

Duckhorn Portfolio said it has acquired around 20 hectares (50 acres) of Napa Valley vineyards via separate deals. This includes 16 hectares (40 acres) of the Stanly Ranch vineyard in Los Carneros and the four-hectare (10 acre) Red Wing vineyard in St. Helena, said the group, which is listed under the ‘Napa’ ticker on the New York Stock Exchange. ‘As our portfolio has evolved to include 10 renowned luxury wineries, our commitment to having a robust estate vineyard programme continues to be centr ...

2022 harvest: Labour shortages and Omicron ‘serious’ concerns for New Zealand

As the 2022 harvest in New Zealand gathers pace, increasing production costs and the on-going effects of the pandemic on border restrictions, markets, and supply chains have continued to impact the industry. Over the past 12 months the availability of labour has been a ‘huge concern’ for many growers and wineries, according to New Zealand Winegrowers. ‘The introduction of Omicron into the New Zealand community on the cusp of vintage 2022 is a very serious concern for growers and wineries, as thi ...

Brad Pitt, Jolie and Château Miraval story takes new twist

Brad Pitt has filed a lawsuit against Angelina Jolie at a Los Angeles court regarding her sale of a stake in Provence winery Château Miraval last year, according to media reports, including in Bloomberg (via Associated Press) and the Los Angeles Times. There had been speculation for several years about how Pitt and Jolie’s divorce proceedings would affect their joint ownership of Miraval, which they acquired in 2008. It was the Hollywood couple’s wedding venue but the estate has also gained a re ...