The best wines of Sierre
Discover the best wines of Sierre of Valais as well as the best winemakers of Sierre and estates of Sierre to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Sierre and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Top wines of Sierre by region
Looking for a good wine of Sierre of Valais among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Sierre. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Sierre with technical and enological descriptions.
Great red wines of Sierre
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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Sierre
Red wines from the region of Sierre go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef with dark beer, harira algerian soup or duck aiguillettes.
Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Sierre
On the nose the red wine of the region of Sierre. often reveals types of flavors of black fruit, oak or non oak and sometimes also flavors of earth, microbio or spices. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Sierre. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
The best vintages in red wine of Sierre
- 2009With an average score of 4.30/5
- 2019With an average score of 4.10/5
- 2018With an average score of 4.00/5
- 2017With an average score of 3.81/5
- 2016With an average score of 3.75/5
- 2010With an average score of 3.74/5
The most used grape varieties in red wine of Sierre
- Shiraz/Syrah
- Pinot Noir
- Cornalin
- Diolinoir
- Carmine
- Cabernet Franc
The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Sierre
A wine route planned in the region of Sierre? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best red wine of Sierre.
- Winery Claudy Clavien Sierre
- Cave Sinclair - Gilles Berclaz Sierre
- Winery Georges Clavien Sierre
- Winery Ozenit Sierre
- Winery Michel Olivier Jacquod Sierre
- Cave Les Sentes Sierre
Discovering the wine region of Sierre
The wine region of Sierre is located in the region of Valais of Switzerland. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Adrian et Diego Mathier or the Domaine Claudy Clavien produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Sierre are Pinot noir, Gamay noir and Chasselas, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Sierre often reveals types of flavors of black fruit, grapefruit or non oak and sometimes also flavors of oak, citrus fruit or citrus.
In the mouth of Sierre is a with a nice freshness. We currently count 35 estates and châteaux in the of Sierre, producing 181 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Sierre go well with generally quite well with dishes of poultry, lean fish or mild and soft cheese.
Great white wines of Sierre
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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Sierre
White wines from the region of Sierre go well with generally quite well with dishes of poultry, lean fish or mild and soft cheese such as recipes of basque chicken, quick and easy baked fish or salty crumble with courgettes, goat cheese and bacon.
Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Sierre
On the nose the white wine of the region of Sierre. often reveals types of flavors of grapefruit, non oak or oak and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit, citrus or earth. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Sierre. is a with a nice freshness.
The best vintages in white wine of Sierre
- 2019With an average score of 4.13/5
- 2018With an average score of 4.08/5
- 2013With an average score of 4.07/5
- 2015With an average score of 4.01/5
- 2016With an average score of 4.01/5
- 2017With an average score of 3.99/5
The most used grape varieties in white wine of Sierre
- Petite Arvine
- Chasselas
- Savagnin
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Sylvaner
- Arvine
The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Sierre
A wine route planned in the region of Sierre? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best white wine of Sierre.
- Winery Claudy Clavien Sierre
- Winery Ozenit Sierre
- Cave Les Sentes Sierre
- Winery Michel Olivier Jacquod Sierre
- Cave Sinclair - Gilles Berclaz Sierre
- Winery Georges Clavien Sierre
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 Sierre
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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Sierre
Pink wines from the region of Sierre go well with generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of veal rouelle normande, old-fashioned pork roll or roast pork confit.
The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Sierre
- Pinot Noir
- Gamay
- Pinot Gris
- Cornalin
- Shiraz/Syrah
The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Sierre
A wine route planned in the region of Sierre? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best pink wine of Sierre.
- Winery Claudy Clavien Sierre
Discover the grape variety: Sylvaner
The sylvaner is grown mainly in Germany and Alsace. The buds are somewhat cottony and the young leaves are green. The same applies to the ribbed branches. Once mature, the dominant colour is golden-green and small elliptical berries with small to medium-sized bunches can be seen. The ripe fruit is then adorned by five-lobed leaves. This variety is susceptible to chlorosis, gray mold, powdery mildew and mildew. It is also sensitive to frost and wind because of its long branches. It can be grown in any kind of soil, although it prefers stony, sandy and light soils. It is indeed moderately acidic and offers a complex set of aromas such as bitter almond, fruity and floral background. The taste has an excellent mixture of honey and candied or dried fruits.
Great sweet wines of Sierre
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Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Sierre
Sweet wines from the region of Sierre go well with generally quite well with dishes such as recipes .
The best vintages in sweet wine of Sierre
- 2018With an average score of 4.50/5
The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Sierre
- Petite Arvine
- Amigne
The best wineries and winemakers for sweet wine of Sierre
A wine route planned in the region of Sierre? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best sweet wine of Sierre.
The word of the wine: Cooperative cellar
A collective production structure to which winegrowers belong in order to pool their grapes, transform them into wine and ensure its marketing.
News from the vineyard of Sierre
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