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Fendant

Fendant is a protected designation and may only be used in Valais for wines made from the Chasselas grape. In contrast to its native France, where it wasn’t too successful as a wine grape, the Chasselas shines in Switzerland.

Color: 
White
Swiss Wine Region: 
Valais
Wine Styles: 
Light-Bodied White Wines
Full-Bodied White Wines
Grape Origin: 
France
Grape Synonyms: 
Chasselas
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