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
Find a cellar
December 03 2026
Martigny
Valais & Syrah: Two Vintners – Two Terroirs
Double-vertical Syrah tasting (2000s–2010s): explore terroirs, vintages, and the evolution of two iconic Valais estates.
wine cellar(s)
Taste this grape variety
Gampel
13 wines from this cellar
Rebgut Bielen AG
Only their own grapes are pressed there. The wines are sparkling, fruity and pleasant on the palate.
Sion
4 wines from this cellar
Terres de Molignon
Raphaël Crettaz learnt about viticulture and winemaking from his father, whose influence is now at the heart of every bottle produced at their estate.
Venthône
26 wines from this cellar
Cave d'Anchettes - Simon Favre & Fils
Jérôme Favre produces more than 35 different vintages with a minimum maturation period of one year.
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