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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Flanthey
22 wines from this cellar
Boni Vini - Gaston et Eric Bonvin
The highlight of Boni Vini's offering is the Chelinoir, a blend of red grape varieties (Pinot Noir, Humagne Rouge and Syrah), which is also barrel-aged.
Salquenen
38 wines from this cellar
Gregor Kuonen - Caveau de Salquenen
Using grapes harvested with passion, as well as many years of experience and a lot of patience, this cellar produce over 60 select wines.
Leuk-Susten
15 wines from this cellar
Vin d'Oeuvre - I. & S. Kellenberger
Their common strength lies in the breadth of their individual professional experience, their different interests, as well as in the contrast of their personal traits, which nevertheless harmonize perfectly, just like a good wine.
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