Johanniter is a white grape variety, and it traces back to Freiburg, Germany.
Structurally it lands at light body, no tannin, medium-low acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for melon, pear and peach.
The regions that matter for it are Trentino-Alto Adige, Bodensee and Zachodniopomorskie.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening.
Watch for the synonyms: FR 177-68.
At the table it suits sole au beurre, sake-steamed scallops and roasted barramundi fillets.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
Also labelled.
FR 177-68.
Bottles to look for.
- Aan de Breede Beek Johanniter, Gelderland, Netherlands
- Burgerhof Messner Johanniter, Brixen, Italy
- Burgerhof Messner Weisslahn, Brixen, Italy
- Dom Bliskowice J Johanniter, Poland
- Domaine du Feuillerage Perroy Johanniter, Vaud, Switzerland
- Domaine La Capitaine Begnins Grand Cru Johanniter, La Cote, Switzerland
- El Zeremia Johanniter, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
- Okologischer Kraemer Muschelkalk Johanniter Trocken, Franken, Germany
Johanniter: common questions
01.What does Johanniter taste like?+
02.Where is Johanniter from?+
03.Where is Johanniter grown?+
04.What food pairs with Johanniter?+
05.What else is Johanniter called?+
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Germany.