Wines made from Amigne grapes of Valais
Discover the best wines made with Amigne as a single variety or as a blend of Valais.
More informations about the variety Amigne
A very old vine cultivated in the Swiss Valais, more precisely in Vétroz. The latest genetic analyses, to be confirmed however, show that it would be related to the petit meslier and in fact to the gouais and the savagnin. It should be noted that it is only known in its country and region of origin.
More informations about the region of Valais
The Valais is the largest wine region and appellation in Switzerland, responsible for around one third of the country's total wine production. The main Vineyard area covers the southeast-facing slopes of the dramatic Rhône river valley as the glacial waters run southwest between Leuk (Loeche in French) and Fully. The river changes direction at Martigny and then runs northwest to exit the valley and empty into Lac Léman (Lake Geneva). Vineyard area here comes to around 4,800 hectares (11,800 acres) and is generally located on (often steep) slopes and terraces between the flat, fertile, Heavy soils at the bottom of the valley - often given over to fruit production, industry and urban development - and the bare rock of the mountainside that towers above.
What are the typical flavors of the Amigne grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 8% of Amigne
- EarthPresent in 8% of Amigne
- Citrus fruitPresent in 6% of Amigne
- MicrobioPresent in 5% of Amigne
- OakPresent in 3% of Amigne
- Non oakPresent in 3% of Amigne
- Tropical fruitPresent in 2% of Amigne
- VegetalPresent in 2% of Amigne
- PineapplePresent in 1% of Amigne
- OrangePresent in 1% of Amigne
- Dried fruitPresent in 1% of Amigne
- FloralPresent in 1% of Amigne
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Amigne
- MelonPresent in 1% of Amigne
- HoneyPresent in 1% of Amigne
- Stone fruitPresent in 1% of Amigne
- OakyPresent in 1% of Amigne
- CheesePresent in 1% of Amigne
- CinnamonPresent in 1% of Amigne
- StonePresent in 1% of Amigne
News about the grape variety Amigne
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