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
252 wine producers cultivate this grape variety
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Bramois
15 wines from this cellar
Christophe Jacquod
The 3.7-hectare estate is located mainly in the municipality of Sion (for the red grapes) and on the slopes of St-Léonard (for the white grapes).
Salquenen
12 wines from this cellar
Cina Gilles & Joël
Brothers Gilles and Joël Cina founded Cinaweine together, and have dedicated themselves wholeheartedly to producing top-quality Valais wines.
Visp
18 wines from this cellar
Kellerei Drei Eichen
They enjoy aromatic and fruity wines with their own specific characteristics and their methods keep the wine as natural as possible.
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