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

17 wines from this cellar

Josef Glenz & Töchter

The three siblings are known for their dynamism, energy and innovative spirit. They run the company with an enterprising mindset full of passion.

Leuk

10 wines from this cellar

Satellites of Love Association

Satellites of Love is a collective of winemakers who produce organic and natural wines from Pinot Noir grapes sourced mainly from the Valais.

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.

Wine tourism

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Location

Salquenen

B&B Vino Veritas

Discover the BnB Vino Veritas, nestled in the heart of the Pfyn-Finges nature park. Perfectly located for unforgettable vacations in the Valais, whether in summer or winter.

Location

Sion

Sion’s bisse irrigation canals

Enjoy stunning walks along the water through the vineyards of the Valais capital.

Location

Sierre

Château de Villa

This is the largest wine cellar in Valais, with 650 select wines and the expertise of more than 110 of the canton’s winemakers.

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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