Syrah
About this grape variety
Syrah is the grape behind France’s famous Côte Rôtie and Hermitage appellations. In climbing back up the Rhone river this grape has, not surprisingly, found a second home.
It was brought to the canton in 1926 and is currently all the rage, for good reason: numerous top critics, including the European Grand Jury, are saying that the Syrahs from Valais equal the best international wines, including Syrahs from the northern Côtes du Rhône in France, Australia and California.
In Valais Syrah has a purple robe and is notable for its classy tannins. It has wonderful notes of spices, black pepper and wild berries. Powerful, elegant–the best vintages have a good aging potential of five to 10 years.
Syrah
172.65 ha out of 4675 ha, or 3.7%
Tasting profile
253 wine producers cultivate this grape variety
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Sierre
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Cave du Vieux Village - Monnet Vins
From the vine to the glass, Jean-Pierre Monnet and his son Lionel combine tradition and innovation to produce high-quality wines.
Fully
12 wines from this cellar
Cave des Amis - Arlettaz Frères
The passion of Pierre and Manu Arlettaz gives their wines balance, expressive character and delicacy.
Sierre
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Denis Mercier
The skilfully crafted wines of Madeleine, Anne-Catherine and Denis Mercier take you off the beaten track for a moment of sheer bliss.
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