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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Miège
17 wines from this cellar
Domaine Claudy Clavien
Claudy and Shadia Clavien are fond of textured and subtle wines and use high quality barrels with very fine grain for this, adapted to each grape variety.
Fully
30 wines from this cellar
Cave du Chavalard - Gilles et Andrea Carron-Federer
Friendly customer service and impeccable wine quality remain the cornerstones of this family business runned by Gilles and Andrea Carron-Federer.
Riddes
8 wines from this cellar
Domaine du Trèfle
This very young cellar was founded in 2021 by four friends, lovers of good wines in their spare time, and offers you eight references for tasting.
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