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
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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Sierre
16 wines from this cellar
Les Sentes - Serge Heymoz
The selection of wines covers a broad range of indigenous grape varieties, including Rèze, the local wine par excellence.
Chamoson
17 wines from this cellar
Cave St-Pierre
Named Swiss Winery of the Year in 2020, Cave St-Pierre’s policy is firmly focused on the quality of its wines and native grape varieties.
Conthey
13 wines from this cellar
Cave La Colombe
With the aim of creating expressive, lively wines with character, Grégoire Dessimoz works the estate without the use of synthetic phytosanitary products.
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