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
133 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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Miège
14 wines from this cellar
Cave Caprice du Temps
The range of wines is quite vast, with around twenty different vintages, from traditional Fendant and Pinot Noir to complex blends in barrels.
Savièse
15 wines from this cellar
Antoniazzi Oreste & Fils
The vines are worked on by the whole family under the wise advice of Pierre-Henri, winemaker and oenologist, who offers a range of fifteen wines.
Bramois
15 wines from this cellar
Chai du Baron
Patrice Walpen offers a full range of traditional wines, as well as a number of the specialities for which Valais is renowned.
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