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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Chamoson
16 wines from this cellar
Albert Biollaz
Since 2017, this cellar has been offering three distinct Valais wine ranges: Grand Schiner, La Réserve du Chasseur and La Cuvée des Reines.
Conthey
16 wines from this cellar
Cave des Promesses
The efforts made in the vineyard contribute to winemaking that respects the environment and produces great grapes which will then make superb wines.
Corin
5 wines from this cellar
Cave de Bretton
Alain and Sylvia Rey Buschor cultivate a taste for authenticity, the diversity of their wines, and respect for the terroir and the grape varieties.
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