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
204 wine producers cultivate this grape variety
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Note that it is not related to Humagne Blanc.
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Fully
25 wines from this cellar
Domaine Mettaz
Philippe and Véronyc Mettaz readapted the grape varieties to the different terroirs and now cultivate 12 varieties grown on 30 plots over eight hectares.
Salquenen
26 wines from this cellar
Domaines Kreuzritter
With experience handed down from generation to generation, Domaines Kreuzritter have become trusted purveyors of fine and characterful wines.
Conthey
27 wines from this cellar
Germanier Cave du Tunnel
The Cave du Tunnel is now run by Sophie, daughter of Jacques Germanier. It has also made a name for itself with the creation of Brut du Valais AOC, an effervescent wine made in its tunnels using the true Champagne method.
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