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%
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179 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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Salquenen
19 wines from this cellar
Domaines Chevaliers
Today the estate produces the Vins des Chevaliers, Sherpa Wines and Lux Vina ranges, and represents more than 80 years of Valais winemaking tradition.
Flanthey
24 wines from this cellar
Cordonier & Lamon
Martine and Jacques Cordonier manage the cellar and are proud to present a variety of authentic wines with character.
Salquenen
14 wines from this cellar
Mathier Franz-Josef AG
Felizitas Mathier and her husband Andrea Benicchio strive to cultivate their land in harmony with nature using environmentally friendly methods.
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