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%
Tasting profile
251 wine producers cultivate this grape variety
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Flanthey
24 wines from this cellar
Cordonier & Lamon
Martine and Jacques Cordonier manage the cellar and are proud to present a variety of authentic wines with character.
Salquenen
7 wines from this cellar
Caldelari Weinkellerei
A quality wine produced in a sustainable way, close to nature. Unusual, strange and original. Great hospitality is experienced here.
Corin
5 wines from this cellar
Cave de Bretton
Alain and Sylvia Rey Buschor cultivate a taste for authenticity, the diversity of their wines, and respect for the terroir and the grape varieties.
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