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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Sion
18 wines from this cellar
Les Celliers de Sion
Les Celliers de Sion is the meeting of two skills and two traditions: the Varone and Bonvin houses.
Venthône
6 wines from this cellar
Cave BUIZON
Clotilde Germann and Aurélien de Meester work without the use of any synthetic products and the wines are produced in compliance with organic standards.
Varen
18 wines from this cellar
Keller zur Grotte
Traditional wines such as Dôle and Cornalin and innovative speciality wines such as Passionata and Pinot Noir Vendanges Tardives all have their place.
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