Wines made from Diolinoir grapes of Rheintal

Discover the best wines made with Diolinoir as a single variety or as a blend of Rheintal.

More informations about the variety Diolinoir

Deeply coloured, structured reds with a dense purple robe, smooth tannins and fresh acidity, with aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, black cherry, soft spice and floral notes. Round palate, fruity finish. Vinified as single varietal and in modern red blends in French-speaking Switzerland (Valais, Vaud, Geneva), contributing colour and structure to contemporary cuvées. Swiss variety created in 1970 at the Pully station, a red cross of Diolly × Pinot Noir.

More informations about the region of Rheintal

Swiss vineyard in the canton of St. Gallen in the Rhine valley between Bündner Herrschaft and Lake Constance (~220 ha), steep south-facing slopes favoured by the föhn wind that concentrates sugars. Signature Pinot Noir ("Blauburgunder", majority): elegant and silky with red cherry, raspberry, undergrowth and spiced hints, fine tannins and alpine freshness — eastern Swiss reputation. Signature Müller-Thurgau in white (aromatic, citrus, flowers, apple).

What are the typical flavors of the Diolinoir grape variety?