The legend of the wine
Z' Johanneli is said to have been the first innkeeper on the Brigerberg in the 17th century. After closing time, she always secretly poured water into the wine barrel. When one evening a guest caught Johanneli in the act, she was driven out of the village. After that she was never seen again by anyone. At that time it was said that she had to remain forever as a lost soul in the glacier waters to atone for her grave sin. But since the Aletsch Glacier has begun to melt, it is said that z'Johanneli has been set free again. This is probably why there is wine again, only this time it is said to have been washed clean of her guilt.
Johanneli Fi, Heida AOC VS
- 18,5/20 Bona Aestimare Points
- Grapes: Heida
- Type of wine: Intense aromas of citrus
- fruits, pineapple, melons, sweet and harmonious, mineral.
- Temperature: 8 – 10 °C
- Ready to drink: 1 – 2 years
- Goes well with: Valais cheese specialities such as raclette, fondue, Swiss „rarebit“ but also with fish or to round off the evening.
Bona Aestimare about Johanneli Fi Heida:
"The colour shows a clear, radiant light yellow with beautiful church windows in the glass.
The bouquet is opulent, broad, multi-layered. A bouquet of aromas comes to the nose with exotic fruit, pineapple, lots of floral aromas with elderflowers, a hint of jasmine. The white wine brings sweet notes with marzipan, beautiful herbal notes. I just like to sniff it again and again.
On the palate, the Heida is full-bodied, spicy, fresh with fruit and crisp acidity. On the palate, exotic fruits with pineapple, citrus fruit, sage, herbs, spicy mineral freshness. A wonderful long finish.
Impressive - really excellent. Great wine at a pleasure price. Very well done."
18.5/20 BAP - at the beginning of drinking maturity until 2024.
