Upper Valais

From the Raspille river to the source of the Rhône

Once you reach Salgesch, you are in the German-speaking region of Valais. Upper Valais is home to the source of the Rhône and many of the canton’s treasures.

Salgesch – Valais Wine and Vine Museum and its permanent exhibition

Steg – Switzerland’s oldest vine : a Humagne Blanc planted in 1750

Visperterminen – The highest vineyard in Europe at 1,090 metres in altitude

  • Salquenen
  • Varen
  • Leuk-Susten
  • Turtmann
  • Gampel
  • St. German
  • Raron
  • Visp
  • Visperterminen
  • Stalden
  • Naters
  • Brig
  • Lalden

Wine tasting

Winemakers, producers of enchanting wines

Salquenen

20 wines from this cellar

Edmund Constantin-Stoffel

The wines are sold directly on the estate, ensuring every bottle receives the same care and attention.

Visperterminen

15 wines from this cellar

St. Jodern Kellerei

Discover the wines of St. Jodern Kellerei, the unique history of Heida, the local name for the grape variety also known as "Païen", and all the secrets of the Visperterminen vineyards, which rise to 1150 meters above sea level.

Salquenen

25 wines from this cellar

Domaines Kreuzritter

With experience handed down from generation to generation, Domaines Kreuzritter have become trusted purveyors of fine and characterful wines.

Wine tourism

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Location

Savièse

Caveau La Part des Anges

Located in the centre of the town of Savièse, this venue entirely devoted to the promotion of wines and local produce.

Location

Sion

Les Celliers de Sion Oenoparc

A scintillating building that houses Les Celliers de Sion’s tasting area and its wine tourism offerings

Location

Upper Valais

The Wine Museum Vineyard Trail

The educational and family-friendly Vineyard Trail between Sierre and Salgesch is accessible all year round free of charge.

Your tasting profile

Select your favourite type of wine or indicate what you are looking for in a wine and find out which Valais wine is right for you.

apricots, citrus fruits, exotic or red fruits, almonds, etc.Fruity

violet, elder, lime, rose, etc.Floral

low in alcohol, low in tanninsLight

Medium-bodied

intense alcohol, acidity and aromasFull

dominated by acid, which gives the wine a fresh appearanceCrisp

Fresh

without acidity, round, smoothSoft

no residual sugarDry

Semi-sweet

mellow wine, fairly supple, fleshyRich

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