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.
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St. German
15 wines from this cellar
Germanus Kellerei
In terms of their wines, this translates into powerful, fruity, rich and natural wines.
Stalden
16 wines from this cellar
M&M - Bioweine
Mike and Maria Kanzso grow rare grape varieties native to Upper Valais on parcels of land surrounding Visp.
Leytron
25 wines from this cellar
Cave Gilbert Devayes
Gilbert Devayes and Gaëtan Carron are proud to offer you a wide choice of wines cultivated with family tradition and savoir-faire.
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