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

Wine tasting

Winemakers, producers of enchanting wines

Lalden

15 wines from this cellar

Weinkeller Jentsch

Karl Jentsch has been passionately creating fine wines since 2001. Tastings and aperitifs are available by prior arrangement.

Salquenen

9 wines from this cellar

Caves Montani

The combination of ideal conditions and skilled craftsmanship makes these fine wines the perfect addition to any social occasion.

Salquenen

12 wines from this cellar

Cina Gilles & Joël

Brothers Gilles and Joël Cina founded Cinaweine together, and have dedicated themselves wholeheartedly to producing top-quality Valais wines.

Wine tourism

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Location

Chalais

Guérite Ozenit

Book your wine tasting at this exceptional place amid a green setting where each season has its own charms and special features

Location

Martigny

Espres Lilo

With around twenty seats, you can come and enjoy a glass of wine, a coffee or even come and discover the products of our partners.

Location

Sion

Nobilis

The Nobilis restaurant, wine bar and the school is run by Dominique Fornage, one of the greatest experts in Valais wines

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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