Click on the video icon above and hear firsthand from winemaker Rainer Zimmermann about the terroir and specific Valais vineyards where the grapes for this beautifully balanced white wine from the Johanneli Fi winery are grown. In the second part, sommelier Medy Hischier will give you a detailed look at the wine, covering its initial aromas, palate, finish, and, of course, the perfect food pairings. Enjoy!
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The legend of wine ( listen )
Johanneli is said to have been the first innkeeper on the Brigerberg in the 17th century. After closing time, she would secretly fill the wine barrel with water. One evening, when a guest caught Johanneli in the act, she was banished from the village. She was never seen again. At the time, it was said that she would remain forever as a lost soul in the glacial waters to atone for her grave sin. But since the Aletsch Glacier began to melt, it is said that Johanneli has been freed. Presumably, that's why the wine is available again, only this time it is said to be cleansed of her guilt.
Johanneli Fi, Heida Barrique AOC VS
On the nose, this Heida presents lovely notes of vanilla, plum, caramel, and violet. On the palate, the oak aging is beautifully evident without being overpowering. Overall, a wine with a wonderful balance between oak and fruit notes.
