Clos GrandinazJohannisberg de Sion
White wine
This wine generally goes well with
The Johannisberg de Sion of the Clos Grandinaz is in the top 60 of wines of Sion.
Details and technical informations about Clos Grandinaz's Johannisberg de Sion.
Discover the grape variety: Sylvaner
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.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Johannisberg de Sion from Clos Grandinaz are 2016, 0
Informations about the Clos Grandinaz
The Clos Grandinaz is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 4 wines for sale in the of Sion to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Sion
Capital of Valais in the heart of Switzerland's largest vineyard (~40% national), schist slopes with reflecting white micas, dry alpine climate. Signature Fendant as white king (Chasselas): light and floral with citrus, green apple, white flowers, almond and a perlant mineral touch, refreshing. Saline and lively Petite Arvine, taut Heida and ample Marsanne in whites. Silky Pinot Noir and Gamay in reds, rare native Cornalin and Humagne.
The wine region of Valais
Switzerland's largest vineyard, capital of native grapes. Straight, precise alpine whites: light, floral Chasselas (Fendant), signature Petite Arvine with saline, grapefruit and rhubarb notes, rich, apricoty Amigne, mineral Humagne Blanche. Altitude reds: fine Pinot Noir, crisp Gamay, native Cornalin and Humagne Rouge, spicy and deep. Highly precise alpine age-worthy wines.
The word of the wine: Runoff
Failure of the vine flower to fertilize at the time of flowering, when the weather is too cold or rainy. Under these conditions, the vine will have few or no clusters.
