Eyholzer is a red grape variety, and it traces back to Valais, Switzerland.
Structurally it lands at medium-full body, high tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for blackcurrant, raspberry and mountain-violet.
The regions that matter for it are Valais.
In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening.
Watch for the synonyms: Hibou, Hibou Rouge and Eyholzer Roter.
At the table it suits meatloaf (dry), duck liver parfait (sweet) and mature blue cheese (sweet).
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
Also labelled.
Hibou, Hibou Rouge, Eyholzer Roter.
Bottles to look for.
- Chanton Weine Eyholtzer Roter, Valais, Switzerland
Eyholzer: common questions
01.What does Eyholzer taste like?+
02.Where is Eyholzer from?+
03.Where is Eyholzer grown?+
04.What food pairs with Eyholzer?+
05.What else is Eyholzer called?+
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Switzerland.