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

24 wines from this cellar

Cave du Rhodan - Mounir Weine

In 2022, Olivier Mounir from Cave du Rhodan was named Swiss Winery of the Year at the Grand Prix du Vin Suisse.

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

11 wines from this cellar

Weingut Constantin

Weingut Constantin is a small, family-run business that produces high-quality wines. The winery also organises events and workshops.

Wine tourism

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Martigny

Dégus’ton vignoble

Explore Martigny’s vineyards and discover how the soil affects the grape during this walk, which includes four tastings.

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Sion

Les Celliers de Sion Oenoparc

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

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Sierre

Castel de Daval

An integral experience with local products in a dreaming place.

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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