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Rallying the 5 senses - Christelle Besse - Nouvo Bourg, Saillon
A wine and food tasting event that puts all 5 senses on the map, organised by Christelle Besse. > more 27SeptemberTo
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Event Vinum Montis - Cave Erhard Mathier – Sierre
Come to the Quartier de Villa, in Sierre, and enjoy a tour that will take you by surprise! > moreNews
Swiss wine tourism awards: Valais steals the limelight!
During the Rencontres suisses de l'œnotourisme [Swiss wine tourism congress], several projects from Valais won awards, including Vinum Montis. > moreLes Celliers de Sion: Les aventuriers du cep de vigne (Vine stock quest)
Enjoy this outdoor adventure, walking through Sion's magnificent vineyards in search of the highly-prized special vine stock. > moreSavagnin Blanc – Traminer (Païen or Heida)
The fruity grape variety with aromas of citrus fruit.
A grape variety with multiple appellations, Savagnin Blanc (known as Païen or Heida in Valais) is very popular nowadays.
With citrus notes very much to the fore on the nose, Savagnin Blanc has a lively attack and a great length in the mouth.
A little secret about Savagnin Blanc: the name Païen is said to mean that this wine was grown in Valais prior to the canton’s evangelization, while the name Heida is said to come from the Upper Valais dialect word ‘Heiden’, which means old.Discover this winery’s range of wines here.
© Photo: Les Vins du Valais St. Jodernkellerei