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

Varen

22 wines from this cellar

C. Varonier & Söhne AG

Andy Varonier strives to be the forerunner of a new generation of premium Swiss wines through innovation, upholding traditions and ecofriendly methods.

St. German

15 wines from this cellar

Germanus Kellerei

In terms of their wines, this translates into powerful, fruity, rich and natural wines.

Salquenen

8 wines from this cellar

Caldelari Weinkellerei

A quality wine produced in a sustainable way, close to nature. Unusual, strange and original. Great hospitality is experienced here.

Wine tourism

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Location

St-Pierre-de-Clages

Espace Ardévine

This bar is a modern and timeless space where time stands still for a moment to enhance the tasting of wines at Cave Ardévaz.

Location

Salquenen

Bed & Breakfast - St. Philippe wine cellar

Philippe Constantin and his family are happy to welcome you in their accommodation located near the wine cellar and in the vineyards of Salgesch.

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.

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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