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
181 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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Bramois
17 wines from this cellar
Niklaus Wittwer
The vines are cultivated throughout the year by colleagues in Valais, according to specific instructions and under their supervision.
Sion
12 wines from this cellar
Bonvin 1858 - les Domaines
Charles Bonvin highlights the diversity of his terroirs and the authenticity of his wines under their domain name, such as Clos du Château.
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.
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