Syrah
About this grape variety
Syrah is the grape behind France’s famous Côte Rôtie and Hermitage appellations. In climbing back up the Rhone river this grape has, not surprisingly, found a second home.
It was brought to the canton in 1926 and is currently all the rage, for good reason: numerous top critics, including the European Grand Jury, are saying that the Syrahs from Valais equal the best international wines, including Syrahs from the northern Côtes du Rhône in France, Australia and California.
In Valais Syrah has a purple robe and is notable for its classy tannins. It has wonderful notes of spices, black pepper and wild berries. Powerful, elegant–the best vintages have a good aging potential of five to 10 years.
Syrah
172.65 ha out of 4675 ha, or 3.7%
Tasting profile
246 wine producers cultivate this grape variety
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Grimisuat
22 wines from this cellar
Cave des Bouquetins
Kévin Constantin now leads the estate and cellar with a committed vision. Guided by respect for nature, he tends 21 grape varieties as a living heritage, creating sincere, authentic wines.
Flanthey
15 wines from this cellar
Nouveau St-Clément - C. Lamon & Cie SA
No fewer than 13 grape varieties, including 6 indigenous ones, are grown on the 7.5 hectares farmed. The soils guarantee the production of quality.
Fully
12 wines from this cellar
Cave Jean Maret - Anthony Baselgia
From the cultivation of the grapes to bottling, Anthony Baselgia brings the necessary care to the development of his harvests.
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