Durize
Durize is a red wine grape, possibly indigenous, grown in the Valais district of Switzerland
Durize is a red wine grape, possibly indigenous, grown in the Valais district of Switzerland
A new variety, Diolinoir was developed in 1970 at Pully (Vaud). When grown in favorable locations in Valais, it gives a fine, robust wine, rich in color and with good tannin content. It is a cross between Diolly and Pinot Noir.
An ancient and indigenous alpine variety found only in Valais, Cornalin gives a wine that is fruity with a fine; bouquet and intense purple-red color. The slightly rustic hint makes it a good companion for game dishes.
A classic international variety, Cabernet Sauvignon is marginally cultivated in Geneva, Vaud, Valais, and Ticino. With changing climate there are growers, at least in Zurich, planting Cabernet Sauvignon. Besides being vinified as a varietal, it is blended with other Bordeaux grape varieties, or with old Valais varieties.
Cabernet franc, one of the Bordeaux grapes, is a bit like the little brother of the Cabernet Sauvignon grape. Cabernet franc is usually used for blending.
An indigenous and ancient red grape from Ticino, Bondola has slightly higher acidity and lower alcohol and produces a good simple table wine, often called Nostrano.
A red wine grape of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
An alpine red variety that is a specialty in Valais, this vine is no relation to the similarly named Humagne blanche.
Humagne Rouge is a hardy, late ripening grape whose planted surface has increased largely during the last 20 years. It produces fine wine, low in tannin with a slightly wild character that is ideal with game dishes.
A new variety, developed in 1970 at Pully (Vaud), Gamaret is enjoying a growing success with producers and consumers alike. It produces a wine that is richly colored and well-structured with sometimes-spicy notes that ages well.
Gamaret is a cross between Gamay and Reichensteiner (a white grape.)