Wines and grapes varieties
FENDANTChasselas is not a particularly Swiss grape nor is it specific to the Lake Geneva region, but when grown in Switzerland...
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JOHANNISBERG (Sylvaner)Sylvaner, known as Johannisberg in Valais, is the second most widely planted white grape variety in Valais. It...
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MALVOISIE (Pinot gris)Pinot Gris, like Pinot Blanc, is a genetic mutation of Pinot Noir that changed colour spontaneously. In Valais its...
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MUSCATMuscat is one of the oldest known grape varieties in the Rhone valley, with evidence that it was grown here in Roman...
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CHARDONNAYChardonnay was introduced to Valais during the 1920s and for a long time it was grown in order to have a wine that is...
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ERMITAGEMarsanne arrived in Valais in the 19th century. It has its roots in the Côtes-du-Rhône region in France, in...
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PETITE ARVINEPetite Arvine is the internationally renowned white Valais wine. Its grape, Arvine, which is genetically linked to...
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AMIGNEThis native, traditional Valais grape was to be found only in a handful of vine parcels, mainly around its home village...
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HEIDA - PAÏENWhen we talk about Paien, called Heida in Upper Valais, we’re referring to the Valais name given to the white...
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HUMAGNEThis is one of the most typical Valais grapes. Note that it is not related to Humagne Rouge. It was widely planted...
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PINOT BLANC
Pinot Blanc is a genetic mutation of Pinot Noir, and the two varieties are distinguishable only by their difference in...
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Pinot Blanc is a genetic mutation of Pinot Noir, and the two varieties are distinguishable only by their difference in...
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And yet more
Valais is rich in grape varieties. Some of these are grown the world over, such as Sauvignon, which is a generous,...
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Valais is rich in grape varieties. Some of these are grown the world over, such as Sauvignon, which is a generous,...
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