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
250 wine producers cultivate this grape variety
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Ayent
8 wines from this cellar
Chèrouche
Their viticulture is organic. Fertilizers and irrigation are prohibited. All the work in the vineyards are done manually (topography obliges).
St-Léonard
18 wines from this cellar
Cave du Lac Sàrl
In April 2019, Elia Gabrieli took over the operation of the Lac cellar, located a few meters from the largest natural underground lake in Europe.
Riddes
8 wines from this cellar
Tributerre
As the years go by, Christian Vouillamoz becomes passionate about ageing in barrels, organic viticulture and the natural grassing of the vineyards.
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