Wines made from Gamaret grapes of Leytron
Discover the best wines made with Gamaret as a single variety or as a blend of Leytron.
More informations about the variety Gamaret
Structured, colourful reds with a dense purple robe and firm tannins, featuring aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, black cherry, spices and peppery notes. Fresh acidity, good performance in oak ageing. Made as a single-variety ageing wine and in many premium Swiss blends with Garanoir, Gamay and Pinot Noir. Star of modern reds from Vaud, Geneva and Valais. A Gamay × Reichensteiner cross created in 1970 at the Pully research station (Switzerland).
More informations about the region of Valais
Swiss commune in Lower Valais (~269 ha), limestone and morainic slopes at the foot of the Alps. Humagne Blanche is the flagship native white (Leytron claims its cradle, celebrated in November): ample with notes of linden, cut hay, citrus, peach, honey and a mineral touch, fresh acidity and length. Saline Petite Arvine and floral Fendant as complements. Supple Pinot Noir and Gamay, spicy native Cornalin and Humagne Rouge in the reds.