Gamay
About this grape variety
Its excellent reputation in the Lower Valais, around Fully and Martigny, is linked to the presence of granite, much as is the case with grand cru wines from Beaujolais.
This is a variety that is moderately vigorous and that ripens early. It gives purple-coloured wines that are very aromatic and high-spirited, with notes of red fruits and spices; it is fresh and very drinkable. Vinified on its own this is the flavourful par excellence wine of good cheer.
Blended with Pinot Noir, it becomes Dôle, known as a lively and fresh wine, intensely fruity.
Gamay
474 ha out of 4675 ha, or 10.14%
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248 wine producers cultivate this grape variety
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Chamoson
19 wines from this cellar
Le Banneret
Passionate winemakers for several generations, they cultivate their plots, produce authentic and characterful wines certified with the Bio Suisse label.
Varen
24 wines from this cellar
Leyscher Weine
With a strong family collaboration in the vineyard and at the winery, Leyscher Weine has already received several national and international awards.
Visperterminen
16 wines from this cellar
St. Jodern Kellerei
Discover the wines of St. Jodern Kellerei, the unique history of Heida, the local name for the grape variety also known as "Païen", and all the secrets of the Visperterminen vineyards, which rise to 1150 meters above sea level.
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