From Croatia where it is called crljenak kastelanski or pribidrag. According to genetic analyses carried out by Professor Carole Meredith of California University in Davis (United States), it is related to the Croatian plavac mali and Zinfandel. It is also found in South Africa, New Zealand, Chile, Brazil, Germany, Bulgaria, Albania, Italy under the name of Primitivo, Malta, Greece, Portugal and to some extent in Croatia. In the United States (California), it is one of the most widely planted grape varieties, having been introduced in the 1830s well before Primitivo. In France, it is registered in the official catalogue of vine varieties on the A1 list under the name Primitivo.

Informations about the Jean-Pascal Wirthner - Domaine Montimbert

The winery offers 7 different wines.

Its wines get an average rating of 3.7.

It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region

It is located in Chardonne in the region of Vaud

The Jean-Pascal Wirthner - Domaine Montimbert is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 6 wines for sale in the of Chardonne to come and discover on site or to buy online.

In the top 15000 of of Switzerland wines

In the top 3000 of of Chardonne wines

In the top 400000 of red wines

In the top 700000 wines of the world

The wine region of Chardonne

The wine region of Chardonne is located in the region of Lavaux of Vaud of Switzerland. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Obrist or the Domaine Olivier Ducret produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Chardonne are Chasselas, Pinot noir and Garanoir, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Chardonne often reveals types of flavors of earth, microbio or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit, non oak or oak.

The wine region of Vaud

Vaud is Switzerland's second-largest wine region, located in the French-speaking southwest. The region - which is also one of 26 cantons in the country - is best known for its crisp, white Fendant wines (the national name for the Chasselas variety) and its stunning lakeside landscapes. Both of these reach their zenith in the grand crus of Lavaux/dezaley">Dezaley and Calamin. These famous Lavaux Vineyard terraces, which rise steeply up above Lake Geneva (Lac Léman), are considered of such importance that they are now enjoy protected status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The word of the wine: Plant

Smells present in certain wines and characteristic of the plant world. Heather, mint or blackcurrant leaf are considered pleasant, while herbaceous notes are considered a defect.