Cornalin
About this grape variety
It matures late, is a capricious and even very capricious grape during production—it’s not difficult to understand why it was nearly abandoned at the start of the 20th century. Fortunately the perseverance and patience of several growers and producers, true visionaries, have made it possible for us to drink these wines today. This is a wine that has an incredibly deep cherry red colour with rich purple high-lights. Cornalin has a fruity strength that is out of the ordinary, and when it is young it is almost impudent. It borders on the wild, with a body that is both energetic and vinous, tonic and very fresh.
This is beyond doubt the greatest of the Valais reds, with its notes of spicy clove and fruity black cherry. It is delicious, with strong fruitiness when drunk young, but as it ages and calms down its takes on a remarkable smoothness that is both elegant and classy. It becomes the perfect companion for all strong meats, such as game.
Cornalin
161 ha out of 4675 ha, or 3.45%
Tasting profile
215 wine producers cultivate this grape variety
Find a cellarOther names: Landroter, Rouge du Pays
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Visp
16 wines from this cellar
Chanton Weine
The family business maintains this skilful and pioneering approach today. Josef-Marie’s son, Mario Chanton, took the helm in 2008.
Naters
19 wines from this cellar
Kellerei Plaschy
The vineyard has been cultivated for several years using natural winemaking methods. The aim is to produce quality, rich and dynamic wines.
Salquenen
15 wines from this cellar
Mathier Franz-Josef
Felizitas Mathier and her husband Andrea Benicchio strive to cultivate their land in harmony with nature using environmentally friendly methods.
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