Syrah
About this grape variety
Syrah is the grape behind France’s famous Côte Rôtie and Hermitage appellations. In climbing back up the Rhone river this grape has, not surprisingly, found a second home.
It was brought to the canton in 1926 and is currently all the rage, for good reason: numerous top critics, including the European Grand Jury, are saying that the Syrahs from Valais equal the best international wines, including Syrahs from the northern Côtes du Rhône in France, Australia and California.
In Valais Syrah has a purple robe and is notable for its classy tannins. It has wonderful notes of spices, black pepper and wild berries. Powerful, elegant–the best vintages have a good aging potential of five to 10 years.
Syrah
172.65 ha out of 4675 ha, or 3.7%
Tasting profile
242 wine producers cultivate this grape variety
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Ardon
25 wines from this cellar
Rives du Bisse - Gaby Delaloye & Fils
It is the close collaboration between the generations that makes it possible to ensure high quality products that respect the environment.
Conthey
16 wines from this cellar
Cave des Promesses
The efforts made in the vineyard contribute to winemaking that respects the environment and produces great grapes which will then make superb wines.
Sierre
14 wines from this cellar
Domaines Rouvinez
The family tradition is assured with the arrival of Véronique Besson-Rouvinez, Philippe Rouvinez and Frédéric Rouvinez.
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