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
202 wine producers cultivate this grape variety
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Note that it is not related to Humagne Blanc.
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Ollon
13 wines from this cellar
Cave Cédric Briguet
In 2018 Cédric Briguet took over the cellar in his family name. His favourite vintage is Fendant or Chasselas for purists.
Savièse
22 wines from this cellar
La Petite Saviésanne
In 2016, Gaël Roten had the opportunity to return to his hometown and take over the La Petite Saviésanne winery.
Chamoson
15 wines from this cellar
Cave Constantin Comby
Fabienne Constantin-Comby and Michel decided to age some of their varieties in amphorae – a technique that was seldom used in Valais at the time.
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