Wines made from Carminoir grapes of Valais
Discover the best wines made with Carminoir as a single variety or as a blend of Valais.
More informations about the variety Carminoir
Intraspecific crossing between pinot noir and cabernet-sauvignon obtained in 1982 at the Federal Research Station Agroscope Changins in Wadenswil (Switzerland). It can be found in Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, ... in France it is very little known.
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 Carminoir grape variety?
- OakPresent in 1% of Carminoir
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Carminoir
- Black fruitPresent in 1% of Carminoir