The best wines of Sion

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

Top wines of Sion by region

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

Great red wines of Sion

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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Sion

Red wines from the region of Sion go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef enchilladas au gratin, lamb mouse with onions and red wine or rabbit with homemade mustard.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Sion

On the nose the red wine of the region of Sion. often reveals types of flavors of game, earth or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of cherry, oaky or citrus. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Sion. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in red wine of Sion

  • 2019With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.73/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.68/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.67/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.59/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.58/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Sion

  • Pinot Noir
  • Merlot
  • Cornalin
  • Gamay
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Cabernet Sauvignon

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Sion

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

Discovering the wine region of Sion

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.

Great white wines of Sion

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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Sion

White wines from the region of Sion go well with generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or mature and hard cheese such as recipes of grilled tuna with mediterranean marinade, bouillabaisse like in marseille or cannelloni with zucchini.

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Sion

On the nose the white wine of the region of Sion. often reveals types of flavors of microbio, earth or vegetal and sometimes also flavors of oak, tree fruit or citrus fruit. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Sion. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in white wine of Sion

  • 2010With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.95/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.81/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.79/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.76/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Sion

  • Petite Arvine
  • Chasselas
  • Johannisberg
  • Pinot Gris
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Marsanne

The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Sion

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

Discover the grape 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).

Great pink wines of Sion

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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Sion

Pink wines from the region of Sion go well with generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of veal tagine with peas, breton galette with buckwheat flour or blood duck (tour d'argent).

The best vintages in pink wine of Sion

  • 2012With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.69/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.40/5

The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Sion

  • Pinot Noir
  • Gamay
  • Garnacha

The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Sion

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

Discover the grape variety: Marsanne

Rich, structured whites with a round palate and long finish, with aromas of ripe yellow fruits, honey, white flowers, toasted almond and mineral notes. Fine ageing potential, developing waxy and truffle nuances with age. Key variety in the great whites of the northern Rhône (Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage, Saint-Joseph, Saint-Péray) blended with roussanne. Also exported to Australia (Victoria) and California. Native Rhône variety.

Great sweet wines of Sion

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Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Sion

Sweet wines from the region of Sion go well with generally quite well with dishes such as recipes .

The best vintages in sweet wine of Sion

  • 2016With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 0With an average score of 4.10/5

The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Sion

  • Chasselas

The best wineries and winemakers for sweet wine of Sion

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

The word of the wine: Skinny

Thin and lacking in substance in the mouth.

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