Dôle
About this grape variety
Dôle is a light-hearted Valais wine that is the offspring of the two most widely planted red grapes in Valais, Pinot Noir and Gamay.
Together they account for 51 % of the vines, with Pinot Noir the majority grape variety. Other red grapes may be included in the blend: Gamaret, Garanoir, Carminoir, Ancellotta, Diolinoir, Merlot and Syrah are all used.
Some add colour to the wine, others give structure and tannins while yet others add a touch of aromatic fun.
The ever-present Valais Dôle is capable of a multitude of expressions, reflecting the terroirs and producers. Each one is a new discovery.
Dôle
51% of Pinot Noir and Gamay
Tasting profile
136 wine producers cultivate this grape variety
Find a cellarAlso in rosé
Dôle blanche is made from the same grapes as Dôle, but it is vinified as a white wine, in other words without leaving the grape skins to macerate. It links the charm and freshness of a white wine and the comfort of a red.
wine cellar(s)
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Varen
9 wines from this cellar
Kellerei Sunnustrahl
Alice and Beny Kuonen-Niederberger take great pleasure in running their Sunnustrahl winery with impressive skill.
Miège
11 wines from this cellar
Cave des Deux Crêtes - Gérald Clavien
Gérald Clavien's wines are mainly found in the great Swiss restaurants : his whites are spontaneous and his reds recall mysteries.
Sierre
14 wines from this cellar
Domaines Rouvinez
The family tradition is assured with the arrival of Véronique Besson-Rouvinez, Philippe Rouvinez and Frédéric Rouvinez.
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