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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Sierre
22 wines from this cellar
Cave du Vieux Village - Monnet Vins
From the vine to the glass, Jean-Pierre Monnet and his son Lionel combine tradition and innovation to produce high-quality wines.
Ardon
10 wines from this cellar
Les Chais du Haut de Cry
Yannick Fournier is a winemaker and oenologist at Les Chais du Haut de Cry. He offers tastings by appointment.
Chamoson
16 wines from this cellar
Cave Constantin Comby
Fabienne Constantin-Comby and Michel decided to age some of their varieties in amphorae – a technique that was seldom used in Valais at the time.
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