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

Salquenen

15 wines from this cellar

St. Philippe - Famille Philippe Constantin

The secret behind the charm of an exceptional wine rests on a delicate foundation : a tight-knit family where everyone strives to give their best.

Salquenen

36 wines from this cellar

Adrian & Diego Mathier - Nouveau Salquenen

Named "Swiss Cellar" of the years 2018-2011-2007, this prosperous, tradition-steeped family business is run by Diego and Nadia Mathier.

Salquenen

14 wines from this cellar

Weinschmiede Salgesch

Brothers Reinhard and Christian Schmid have been dedicated to their passion for wine since a young age.

Wine tourism

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Location

Brig

Provins Boutique Brigue

Location

Sion

Hangar 41

Hangar 41 is the place to explore, rediscover and taste the diversity of wines from Valais, Switzerland and around the world.

Location

Sion

Guérite Brûlefer

Stop by this charming little vineyard cottage from Celliers de Sion situated alongside the Bisse de Clavau in the heart of the vineyard.

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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