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
180 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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Visp
18 wines from this cellar
Kellerei Drei Eichen
They enjoy aromatic and fruity wines with their own specific characteristics and their methods keep the wine as natural as possible.
Gampel
13 wines from this cellar
Rebgut Bielen
Only their own grapes are pressed there. The wines are sparkling, fruity and pleasant on the palate.
Raron
11 wines from this cellar
Weingut Cipolla
The vinification process seeks out delicate aromas and a balance of flavours, with the aim of producing authentic wines with a strong personality.
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