
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
244 wine producers cultivate this grape variety
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Savièse
19 wines from this cellar
Domaine Angelus - Famille Fumeaux
Charles-Albert Fumeaux and his family are available for visits to the estate or for tastings.
Gampel
12 wines from this cellar
Kellerei Bielen
Only their own grapes are pressed there. The wines are sparkling, fruity and pleasant on the palate.
Vétroz
12 wines from this cellar
Cave des Tilleuls
Marc-Henri, Fabienne Cottagnoud and Laurent have been working together for 19 years now, fuelled by a shared passion for vines and wine.
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