Heida
About this grape variety
When we talk about Paien, called Heida in Upper Valais, we’re referring to the Valais name given to the white wine that comes from the Savagnin grape–which is also known as Traminer.
Gewurztraminer is a genetic mutation of this grape. It was at first grown on slopes near Visperterminen, up to 1,100 metres altitude, making these some of the highest vines in Europe.
Today this variety is being more widely planted, in French-speaking Valais as well in German-speaking areas.
Heida
212.5 ha out of 4675 ha, or 4.5%
Tasting profile
177 wine producers cultivate this grape variety
Find a cellarEtymology
Heida means very old, ancient, from pagan times, hence the French translation Païen. In Valais, Heida is identical to Savagnin, whose name may stem from the French word sauvage, meaning wild, referring to the wild vine.
wine cellar(s)
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Chamoson
19 wines from this cellar
Le Banneret
Passionate winemakers for several generations, they cultivate their plots, produce authentic and characterful wines certified with the Bio Suisse label.
Martigny
22 wines from this cellar
La Cinquième Saison
The whole team, led by Michael Herminjard, with the cooperation of oenologist Maurice Combe and cellar master David Neury, looks forward to your visit.
Miège
17 wines from this cellar
Cave Caloz Sandrine & Anne-Carole & Conrad
In 2019 Sandrine Caloz was designated organic swiss winemaker of the year which was the crowning achievement for those years of effort.
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