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
198 wine producers cultivate this grape variety
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Note that it is not related to Humagne Blanc.
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Visp
16 wines from this cellar
Chanton Weine
The family business maintains this skilful and pioneering approach today. Josef-Marie’s son, Mario Chanton, took the helm in 2008.
Flanthey
24 wines from this cellar
Cave La Romaine
Armed with this experience, Joël Briguet can count on a loyal and dynamic team that is committed to doing everything possible to ensure the best vintages.
Chalais
21 wines from this cellar
Jean-Louis Mathieu Domaine Mathieu
Jean-Louis Mathieu's tireless work in the vineyard and cellar has been honoured by a number of awards in Switzerland and abroad.
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