Wines made from Amigne grapes of Vetroz
Discover the best wines made with Amigne as a single variety or as a blend of Vetroz.
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 wine region of Vetroz is located in the region of Valais of Switzerland. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Jean-René Germanier or the Domaine Jean-René Germanier produce mainly wines white, red and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Vetroz are Amigne, Chasselas and Pinot noir, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Vetroz often reveals types of flavors of minerality, black fruit or tropical fruit and sometimes also flavors of dried fruit, floral or vegetal.
What are the typical flavors of the Amigne grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 7% of Amigne
- Tree fruitPresent in 7% of Amigne
- MicrobioPresent in 4% of Amigne
- OakPresent in 4% of Amigne
- SpicesPresent in 4% of Amigne
- Citrus fruitPresent in 4% of Amigne
- Non oakPresent in 3% of Amigne
- HoneyPresent in 2% of Amigne
- ApricotPresent in 2% of Amigne
- Tropical fruitPresent in 2% of Amigne
- CreamPresent in 1% of Amigne
- PeachPresent in 1% of Amigne
- Dried fruitPresent in 1% of Amigne
- FloralPresent in 1% of Amigne
- OilPresent in 1% of Amigne
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Amigne
- MineralityPresent in 1% of Amigne
- VanillaPresent in 1% of Amigne
News about the grape variety Amigne
EPI purchases Super Tuscan producer Isole e Olena
The De Marchi family established the 56ha estate back in 1956, and it is now firmly established as one of the region’s leading producers. Isole e Olena played a key role in reviving the quality of Chianti in the 1970s, and its flagship wine – Cepparello, a barrique-aged Sangiovese from old vines – is regarded as one of the original Super Tuscans. A Piedmont lawyer called Francesco De Marchi founded the business, but his visionary son – Paulo De Marchi – has driven its rise to prominence. He is r ...
International Beaujolais Nouveau Day
Although Cru Beaujolais has been having its moment in the sun for a few years now, its younger, lighter-bodied ‘nouveau’ cousin is coming back into its own. How Beaujolais Nouveau Day started The tradition of Beaujolais Nouveau dates back to the 1800s. Winemakers would bottle their just-fermented wine, produced from grapes harvested just a few months prior, an unusually tight timeframe in winemaking terms. This occasion called for a massive celebration among Beaujolais-based vigneron ...
Liv-ex lists top traded Champagnes amid rising prices
Surging demand for luxury Champagnes in the past two years appears to have changed the region’s profile on the secondary market, said Liv-ex, a global marketplace for the trade. ‘Once a relatively modest price performer, Champagne has become the best performer over the past one and two years,’ said Liv-ex in a new report published this week for members. Its Champagne 50 index, featuring Krug, Cristal, Dom Pérignon, Salon and Taittinger Comtes de Champagne among others, has risen in value ...