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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Saillon
26 wines from this cellar
Cave Corbassière
Eleven grape varieties are grown on the estate : Fendant, Pinot and Gamay as well as late specialties and barrel-aged wines.
Sion
31 wines from this cellar
Provins
Provins is Switzerland’s largest producer, a leading business in the Valais economy. The winery takes in grapes from nearly 750 hectares of vines from throughout Valais.
Ardon
17 wines from this cellar
Cave de Bovanche
The cellar's wines have won numerous prizes at the "Grand Prix des Vins Suisses", at international competitions and at the "Sélection des Vins du Valais".
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