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
250 wine producers cultivate this grape variety
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Vétroz
15 wines from this cellar
Les Celliers de Vétroz
Originally founded by their parents, the estate is now operated and managed by five brothers and sisters who each bring in their expertise.
St-Pierre-de-Clages
13 wines from this cellar
Daniel Magliocco & Fils
The aim is for the wines to be an expression of their terroir, and for the different vintages to convey a range of emotions.
Charrat
19 wines from this cellar
Domaine Dussex
The wines are made with a respect for tradition, while more recent technology is also used if it meets the winery’s criteria.
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