Wines made from Humagne blanche grapes of Valais
Discover the best wines made with Humagne blanche as a single variety or as a blend of Valais.
More informations about the variety Humagne blanche
A very old grape variety grown in Switzerland (canton of Valais) and in southwestern France under the name Miousat (Louis Bordenave-2007). It is not related to humagne rouge. According to published genetic analyses, it is related to the colombaud and the chichaud.
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 Humagne blanche grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 7% of Humagne blanche
- EarthPresent in 3% of Humagne blanche
- OakPresent in 2% of Humagne blanche
- MicrobioPresent in 2% of Humagne blanche
- Citrus fruitPresent in 2% of Humagne blanche
- PearPresent in 1% of Humagne blanche
- Tropical fruitPresent in 1% of Humagne blanche
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Humagne blanche