Wines made from Pinot gris grapes of Sion
Discover the best wines made with Pinot gris as a single variety or as a blend of Sion.
More informations about the variety Pinot gris
Rich, ample whites with a golden robe, showing aromas of pear, quince, honey, smoke, ginger and spice. Made as structured dry wines (Alsace AOC), off-dry and sumptuous late-harvest sweet (vendange tardive, sélection de grains nobles). Lighter and crisper in Italy as Pinot Grigio (Veneto, Friuli). Also in Germany (Grauburgunder), Hungary (Szürkebarát) and Oregon. A grey mutation of Pinot Noir.
More informations about the region of Valais
Capital of Valais in the heart of Switzerland's largest vineyard (~40% national), schist slopes with reflecting white micas, dry alpine climate. Signature Fendant as white king (Chasselas): light and floral with citrus, green apple, white flowers, almond and a perlant mineral touch, refreshing. Saline and lively Petite Arvine, taut Heida and ample Marsanne in whites. Silky Pinot Noir and Gamay in reds, rare native Cornalin and Humagne.