The best wines of Leytron

Discover the best wines of Leytron of Valais as well as the best winemakers of Leytron and estates of Leytron to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Leytron and the best vintages to taste in this region.

Top wines of Leytron by region

Looking for a good wine of Leytron of Valais among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Leytron. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Leytron with technical and enological descriptions.

Great red wines of Leytron

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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Leytron

Red wines from the region of Leytron go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of venison stew to be prepared the day before, lamb biryani or paella valenciana (without seafood).

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Leytron

On the nose the red wine of the region of Leytron. often reveals types of flavors of earth, oak or spices and sometimes also flavors of black fruit. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Leytron. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in red wine of Leytron

  • 2017With an average score of 3.95/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.93/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.87/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.85/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.82/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.80/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Leytron

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Humagne Rouge
  • Cornalin
  • Pinot Noir
  • Diolinoir

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Leytron

A wine route planned in the region of Leytron? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best red wine of Leytron.

Discovering the wine region of Leytron

The wine region of Leytron is located in the region of Valais of Switzerland. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Gilbert Devayes or the Domaine Defayes et Crettenand produce mainly wines red, white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Leytron are Pinot noir, Humagne rouge and Diolinoir, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Leytron often reveals types of flavors of earth, oak or spices and sometimes also flavors of black fruit.

In the mouth of Leytron is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 13 estates and châteaux in the of Leytron, producing 77 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Leytron go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).

Great white wines of Leytron

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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Leytron

White wines from the region of Leytron go well with generally quite well with dishes of spicy food, sweet desserts or pork such as recipes of chicken colombo, simple pancake batter or baeckeoffe.

The best vintages in white wine of Leytron

  • 2015With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2013With an average score of 4.06/5
  • 2014With an average score of 4.05/5
  • 2016With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2012With an average score of 4.00/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Leytron

  • Petite Arvine
  • Muscat Blanc
  • Humagne Blanche
  • Malvasia
  • Viognier
  • Savagnin

The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Leytron

A wine route planned in the region of Leytron? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best white wine of Leytron.

Discover the grape variety: Pinot noir

Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.

Great pink wines of Leytron

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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Leytron

Pink wines from the region of Leytron go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of homemade italian lasagna, mansaf, or jordanian lamb (jordan) or festive chinese fondue.

The best vintages in pink wine of Leytron

  • 0With an average score of 4.40/5

The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Leytron

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Pinot Noir
  • Humagne Rouge

Discover the grape variety: Merlot

Merlot noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small to medium sized bunches, and medium sized grapes. Merlot noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Armagnac, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Beaujolais, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey.

Great sweet wines of Leytron

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Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Leytron

Sweet wines from the region of Leytron go well with generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or mature and hard cheese such as recipes of cod "bacalhau a gomes de sa, creamy risotto with scallops or pasta with lemon and comté cheese.

The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Leytron

  • Pinot Gris

The word of the wine: Primeur (purchase in)

Purchase made shortly after the harvest and before the wine is ready for consumption.