Winery KlosterhofAbt Hironymus
White wine
This wine generally goes well with vegetarian, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish.
The Abt Hironymus of the Winery Klosterhof is in the top 5 of wines of Luzern.
Food and wine pairings with Abt Hironymus
Pairings that work perfectly with Abt Hironymus
Original food and wine pairings with Abt Hironymus
The Abt Hironymus of Winery Klosterhof matches generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or vegetarian such as recipes of quick smoked salmon croque-monsieur, scallops or zucchini quiche.
Details and technical informations about Winery Klosterhof's Abt Hironymus.
Discover the grape variety: Etraire de la Dui
Etraire de la Dui is a black grape variety, originating from the department of Isère. It is so similar to the Persian that many people have difficulty differentiating between them. This resemblance has earned it the nickname "gros persan". This grape variety is now in danger of extinction. It is only cultivated on 10ha. The leaves of the Dui are large and have convex teeth. Its bunches and berries are generally large. A vigorous variety, it is quite productive and prefers a short pruning. This plant appreciates deep, clay-limestone soils. With an average budburst, it reaches maturity in the second half of the year. It fears winter frosts and is susceptible to shattering, especially when fully ripe. On the other hand, it defends itself well against powdery mildew and grey rot. This variety produces concentrated, colorful and tannic wines. Some of them are astringent when the grape variety is too ripe.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Abt Hironymus from Winery Klosterhof are 2016, 2019, 2018, 2014 and 0.
Informations about the Winery Klosterhof
The Winery Klosterhof is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 10 wines for sale in the of Luzern to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Luzern
The wine region of Luzern of Switzerland. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Klosterhof or the Domaine Bioweingut Sitenrain produce mainly wines white, red and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Luzern are Pinot noir, Riesling and Solaris, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Luzern often reveals types of flavors of non oak, oak or spices and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, black fruit or earth.
The word of the wine: Effervescent
Any wine loaded with CO2 (carbon dioxide), which is revealed in the form of bubbles, reinforcing the freshness effect in the mouth. This gas production is the result of what is called the second fermentation in the bottle. It occurs in champagnes and sparkling wines such as crémants.
