Top 100 red wines of Sion
Discover the top 100 best red wines of Sion of Sion as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the red wines that are popular of Sion and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Discovering the wine region of Sion
The wine region of Sion is located in the region of Valais of Switzerland. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Les Fils de Charles Favre or the Domaine Les Fils de Charles Favre produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Sion are Pinot noir, Chasselas and Gamay noir, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Sion often reveals types of flavors of game, red currant or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of cassis, cranberry or dried fruit.
In the mouth of Sion is a with a nice freshness. We currently count 23 estates and châteaux in the of Sion, producing 87 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Sion go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).
Discover the grape variety: Pinot noir
Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.
