Humagne Rouge
About this grape variety
This variety comes from an old cross made in Val d’Aosta, Italy, between Cornalin and an unknown variety. Humagne Rouge was introduced in Valais via the Great Saint Bernard pass at the end of the 19th century. Despite its recent arrival it has become, after Cornalin, the second great red wine with a Valais identity.
It is a vigorous grape that ripens late and gives wines that have a well steeped character; they seduce with their rustic aromas of wild fruits, wooded undergrowth, bark, violets. In mouth, they are supple but the finish is tighter.
Humagne Rouge, drunk young while still fruity, is a wine that has many fans. After three to five years in the cellar, it is the perfect accompaniment to game.
Humagne Rouge
142 ha out of 4675 ha, or 3%
Tasting profile
199 wine producers cultivate this grape variety
Find a cellarFun fact
Note that it is not related to Humagne Blanc.
wine cellar(s)
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Fully
13 wines from this cellar
Cave Jean Maret - Anthony Baselgia
From the cultivation of the grapes to bottling, Anthony Baselgia brings the necessary care to the development of his harvests.
Vétroz
12 wines from this cellar
La Madeleine - André Fontannaz et filles
André Fontannaz founded La Madeleine cellar in 1991 that is now in full operation thanks to the return of his two daughters Chloé & Camille to the estate.
Sierre
17 wines from this cellar
Domaine des Crêtes - J. Vocat & Fils
This unique terroir, combined with the Sierre micro-climate, ensures the specificity, originality and authenticity of the wines produced, aged and bottled.
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