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
203 wine producers cultivate this grape variety
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Note that it is not related to Humagne Blanc.
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Grimisuat
22 wines from this cellar
Cave des Bouquetins
Kévin Constantin now leads the estate and cellar with a committed vision. Guided by respect for nature, he tends 21 grape varieties as a living heritage, creating sincere, authentic wines.
Chamoson
19 wines from this cellar
Le Banneret
Passionate winemakers for several generations, they cultivate their plots, produce authentic and characterful wines certified with the Bio Suisse label.
Corin
16 wines from this cellar
Le Tambourin
As a young winegrower, Ismaël wants a rational culture for his estate. The entire estate switched to organic farming in 2016.
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