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%
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252 wine producers cultivate this grape variety
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Bramois
16 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).
Martigny
15 wines from this cellar
Cave Florian Besse SA
Their vines benefit from the sun on the steep slopes of the vineyards in Martigny area and they cultivate eleven grape varieties to this day.
Grimentz
11 wines from this cellar
Cave Viaccoz
Nicolas Viaccoz, originally from the Valais resort of Grimentz (1,500 meters), has set up his production site at the foot of the ski slopes.
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