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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Ollon
18 wines from this cellar
Jules Duc & Fils vins
Jean-Alexis Duc will be delighted to welcome you to his cellar, where he is assisted by his wife Sonia who originates from Quebec!
Leytron
19 wines from this cellar
Pierre Buchard & Fils
Yvan Buchard has been responsible for developing the range of Pierre Buchard & Fils wines, made up of around twenty grape varieties.
Sion
26 wines from this cellar
Provins
Provins is Switzerland’s largest producer, a leading business in the Valais economy. The winery takes in grapes from nearly 750 hectares of vines from throughout Valais.
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