Maison GilliardPorte de Novembre Johannisberg
White wine
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The Porte de Novembre Johannisberg of the Maison Gilliard is in the top 70 of wines of Switzerland and in the top 30 of wines of Valais.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Porte de Novembre Johannisberg of Maison Gilliard in the region of Valais often reveals types of flavors of peach, minerality or apricot and sometimes also flavors of caramel, almonds or cheese.
Details and technical informations about Maison Gilliard's Porte de Novembre Johannisberg.
Discover the grape 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.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Porte de Novembre Johannisberg from Maison Gilliard are 2017, 2015, 2010, 2018 and 2016.
Informations about the Maison Gilliard
The Maison Gilliard is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 109 wines for sale in the of Valais to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Valais
The Valais is the largest wine region and appellation in Switzerland, responsible for around one third of the country's total wine production. The main Vineyard area covers the southeast-facing slopes of the dramatic Rhône river valley as the glacial waters run southwest between Leuk (Loeche in French) and Fully. The river changes direction at Martigny and then runs northwest to exit the valley and empty into Lac Léman (Lake Geneva). Vineyard area here comes to around 4,800 hectares (11,800 acres) and is generally located on (often steep) slopes and terraces between the flat, fertile, Heavy soils at the bottom of the valley - often given over to fruit production, industry and urban development - and the bare rock of the mountainside that towers above.
The word of the wine: OIV
International Organisation of Vine and Wine. Intergovernmental organization studying the technical, scientific or economic questions raised by the culture of the vine and the production of wine.
