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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Savièse
7 wines from this cellar
Cave de Moncévron - Marie-Jeanne Jollien
A small cellar, Marie-Jeanne Jollien-Dubuis takes care of all the work on her vines, the cultivation of the grapes and sales.
Muraz-Sierre
16 wines from this cellar
Cave du Cholèk
Katia Zufferey cultivates 3 hectares of vines according to integrated production to respect natureand produce wine from 2 hectares.
Leuk-Susten
17 wines from this cellar
Vin d'Oeuvre - I. & S. Kellenberger
Their common strength lies in the breadth of their individual professional experience, their different interests, as well as in the contrast of their personal traits, which nevertheless harmonize perfectly, just like a good wine.
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