Wines made from Diolinoir grapes of Conthey
Discover the best wines made with Diolinoir as a single variety or as a blend of Conthey.
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.
Grand Cru AOC commune of central Valais (terraces at the foot of the Haut de Cry), dry microclimate with Foehn winds favouring late-ripening varieties. Chasselas (Fendant) as the signature white — lively and mineral with citrus, white flowers and an alpine saline touch. Pinot Noir and Gamay (Dôle) as supple reds with red fruits and a spiced touch. Typed native varieties: Petite Arvine, Amigne, Humagne and Cornalin.